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Angie Hearts Launches an Opening Online Women Apparel Shop for the Growing Trend in Asian Fashion

2011-09-12T05:15:00.000-07:00

Angie Hearts Launches an Opening Online Women Apparel Shop for the Growing Trend in Asian Fashion

Angie hearts Boutique, a new Women fashion clothing and accessories online shop launches an opening for the growing trend in Asian fashion. With Women Unique Apparel collection coming from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 22, 2008

Angie hearts Boutique (http://www. angiehearts. net (http://www. angiehearts. net)), a Los Angeles-based fashion and lifestyle clothing online shop launches its first collection of women street wear and teen fashion from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China.

With growing trend on Japanese pop culture in the younger generation of America. Angie hearts Boutique is quickly catching on the trend by providing fashion clothing lines from all over Asia. What's unique about Angie hearts Boutique is that most of urban fashion line from Asia are made for one size body type, Angie hearts sees this problem early on and had start manufacturing certain styles to accommodated all women body types. Besides clothing, Angie hearts also carries accessories and unique handcrafted jewelries as well.

Angie hearts Boutique (http://www. angiehearts. net (http://www. angiehearts. net)) features quality brand name women apparel and accessories from all over Asia at an affordable price range.

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ÂMexican WrestlerÂ by Richard Duardo and Chaz Bojorquez

2011-09-12T04:50:00.000-07:00

ÂMexican WrestlerÂ by Richard Duardo and Chaz Bojorquez

A New Serigraph Published by Modern Multiples, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 5, 2004 -

Modern Multiples, Inc. has just published, ÂMexican WrestlerÂ a collaboration piece by Richard Duardo and Chaz Bojorquez. Inspired from the original image designed by Richard Duardo in 1986. This is a signed and numbered limited edition of 20 prints, hand pulled silkscreen with (9) colors, paper size: 35Â x 44.5Â.

About Richard Duardo

Richard Duardo has been both an artist and an advocate of the arts in Los Angeles for over 25 years. Since graduating from UCLA in graphic design, he has been prolific in producing a large body of serigraphs. He has had museum shows in Tokyo and Gifu, Japan, New York and Los Angeles. His work was selected for a National Endowment for the Arts traveling exhibition where he was represented both as a printer and an artist. In 1988, Duardo received the California Arts Commission for The Artist of the Year Award. His work is represented in notable collections including The Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

In 1980, Duardo established his fine art print studio, Hecho en Aztlan and its later offshoots, Aztlan Multiples, Multiples Fine Art, Future Perfect, Art & Commerce and his current studio, Modern Multiples, Inc. To date he has published the work of over 450 artists. The archives of these studios are collected by the University of California, Santa BarbaraÂs Department of Chicano Studies.

About Chaz Bojorquez

Charles BojÃ³rquez, Began his art career by spray-painting along riverbeds. He spent a summer at art school in Guadalajara, Mexico, and attended classes at Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) the year before graduating from high school in 1967. By the end of 1969, BojÃ³rquez had created a symbol that represented himself and the streetsÂa stylized skull called ÂSeÃ±or Suerte,Â or ÂMr. Luck.Â It has become a gangster image of protection from death.

BojÃ³rquez quit what he calls Â taggingÂ in 1986. Three of his paintings are now in the permanent collection of the National Museum of American Art in Washington, D. C. Four others are owned by the Orange County Museum of Art, which acquired the work because it reflects part of Southern CaliforniaÂs culture. BojÃ³rquez is considered one of the few artists who have successfully made the transition from the street to the gallery.

About Modern Multiples, Inc.

MMI has been producing work and grooming artist's careers for over 25 years. Known for being specialized in hand pulled large format serigraphs and extraordinary archival giclÃ©e prints for artists nationwide. Visit their website at: http://www. modernmultiples. com (http://www. modernmultiples. com)

Contact: Heather Flores

Modern Multiples, Inc.

1639 South La Cienega Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90035

Phone: 310. 274. 9055

Fax: 310. 274. 9055

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CURRENT DRUGS LTD NAMES WORLD LEADERS IN PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

2011-09-12T04:20:00.000-07:00

CURRENT DRUGS LTD NAMES WORLD LEADERS IN PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH

(PRWEB) January 24, 2001

GlaxoSmithKline leads the way as the number one filer of biotechnology-related pharmaceutical patents, Current Drugs Ltd announced today (12 January). A study of international patents focusing on therapeutic inventions recorded by the companyÂs Investigational Drugs database (IDdb3) between 1995 and 2000 revealed that, along with specialist biotechnology companies and universities, several major pharmaceutical companies are also heavily involved in this field.

Merck, Aventis and Roche are all in the top 10, but a number of other leading Âbig pharmaÂ companies such as Pfizer, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bayer, and Johnson & Johnson have been significantly less active in their patenting activity. They all filed fewer than 60 biotech patents.

Commented Ian Tarr, Director of Current Drugs Ltd: ÂIn the future, smaller companies and non-industrial institutions may have a greater stake in drug intellectual property. There is a growing trend of collaboration and outsourcing between big pharmaceutical companies and smaller, more specialized institutions, as the larger companies look for ways to fill the gaps in their product portfolios. For instance, J&J has a major collaboration with Incyte Pharmaceuticals who come in second in our ranking.

ÂIt is interesting that out of the top 50 biotech patent filers, 20 are non-industrial institutions Â mainly universities. They are an excellent source of licensing opportunities for our corporate clients and the IDdb is used increasingly as the database of choice to identify such leads.Â

The search pulled up a total of 14,166 patents from 1,705 companies/institutes and 587 individuals. Patents from subsidiary companies were counted under the parent company and only the first patent for an invention was included in the calculations (subsequent filings in other countries are therefore not Âdouble countedÂ) unless there was a new use for the invention.

The findings are backed up by Current Patents Ltd, sister company to Current Drugs, which specializes in patent analysis. Commented Peter Steele, Managing Director of Current Patents Ltd: ÂItÂs noteworthy that these figures confirm a trend in increasing patent output by academic and public institutions. In fact, when we looked at biotech patenting in 1998 we found that collaboration is also likely to be higher among academic or public institutions. And when a company does file a joint application it will probably be with an academic institution rather than another commercial organization. Notable exceptions to this rule included SmithKline Beecham, Novartis and Human Genome Sciences.Â

The top 10 filers are:

Rank Company Number of patents

1 GlaxoSmithKline plc 747

2 Incyte Genomics Inc 453

3 Aventis SA 351

4 United States Government 334

5 Roche Holding AG 306

6 Human Genome Sciences Inc 286

7 University of California 262

8 American Home Products 235

9 Merck & Co Inc 223

10 Chiron Corp 184

Further information on IDdb3, including self-running demos, can be found on its Web site www. iddb3.com.

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Notes to editors

1) The search was conducted on Current Drugs Investigational Drugs database, IDdb3, on 3 January 2001.

2) The full ranking list of 1,705 companies/institutes can be emailed an MS Excel file or posted as a hard copy (32 pages). If you would like a copy please contact Christine Suggars, details below.

Background information

Current Drugs Ltd - the world's leading supplier of intelligence services for pharmaceutical R&D. Current Drugs Ltd is headquartered in London, UK and has offices in Philadelphia, USA and Tokyo, Japan. It provides databases, journals and customized software services to the international pharmaceutical industry and is part of the privately owned Current Science Group of companies. www. current-drugs. com

MEDIA CONTACT (details not for publication please):

Christine Suggars, Media & Communications Manager. Tel: +44-(0)20-7631-9147 (direct line), Fax: +44-(0)20-7580-5646. E-mail: christine. suggars@current-drugs. com

Ben Stein and Global Forex Trading Team Up to Kick Off Strategic Trading Institute in Las Vegas

2011-09-12T01:02:00.000-07:00

Ben Stein and Global Forex Trading Team Up to Kick Off Strategic Trading Institute in Las Vegas

Global Forex Trading, a world-leading online currency trading corporation, has enlisted CBS Morning News commentator, Hollywood personality and popular economist Ben Stein to kick off a new trading education company, Strategic Trading Institute (http://www. stitrader. com), which will offer educational services to all levels and types of traders.

ADA, MI (PRWEB) July 12, 2006

Strategic Trading Institute (STI) will debut at the Las Vegas Forex Trading Expo to be held September 8 and 9 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

"Strategic Trading Institute will not only serve to educate traders, but more importantly, it will focus on active traders' unique needs in order to meet their trading goals in the world's currency markets and beyond," said Gary Tilkin, president and CEO, Strategic Trading Institute.

A founding principle of Strategic Trading Institute is that a community-focused atmosphere that draws traders together to network with and benefit from their fellow traders and market experts is one of the most effective methods of education. Because of this, STI chose to hold its inaugural event in conjunction with the Las Vegas Forex Trading Expo, the only industry event that brings a wide range of market leaders together.

The second annual Las Vegas Forex Trading Expo is a free event that attracted nearly 2,000 registrants in 2005, and is on pace to at least double the attendance this year.

"When you believe in your products and services, you can go head-to-head with your competitors and bring the industry together to give traders the ability to make a choice among all service providers. The entire industry benefits from the increased competition and higher standards," said Tilkin.

STI will introduce its Market Masters program, which includes live workshops in topics such as forex market analysis and trading psychology. The workshops are hosted by four key presenters before and during the Las Vegas Forex Trading Expo, on Thursday, Sept. 7 and Friday, Sept. 8.

Global Forex Trading (http://www. gftforex. com (http://www. gftforex. com)) is sponsoring a free, exclusive keynote presentation by Ben Stein called "The Two-Year Outlook of the U. S. Dollar," with a free cocktail reception and meet-and-greet to follow the speech.

All STI workshop participants will receive reserved VIP seating at the Ben Stein keynote address, which will be held Sept. 8 at 5:30 p. m. PDT at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Pre-registration forms and details for all events can be found online at http://www. stitrader. com (http://www. stitrader. com). The workshops cost $500 for each four-hour session, and participants will receive a discount for registering for all four sessions.

The inaugural STI workshops will kick off Sept. 7 at 8 a. m. with Doug "The Head Coach" Hirschhorn, who will teach participants about the psychology of thinking and trading like a trader. Hirschhorn is a former Division I baseball player and CBOT floor trader, and is a current columnist for the popular lifestyle magazine, Trader Monthly.

STI presenters also include Larry Pesavento, an authority on Fibonacci trading techniques; Tom Joseph, a specialist in Elliot Wave principles and the creator of Dynamic Trend Profile; and Dave Floyd, a professional trader who is recognized for his trading signals and mentoring services for entry-level and intermediate-level traders.

"We've received many requests from all levels and types of traders who are looking for a comprehensive education in trading methodologies that work, especially from people who've received inadequate training in the past. We want to fill this void in the marketplace while also increasing the knowledge base and providing value to individuals who are well on their way to becoming successful traders," said Tilkin. "Everyone benefits when traders are more informed and more prepared to trade the markets."

About STI

Strategic Trading Institute (STI) was established in 2005 to serve as a leading education provider in the online financial trading industry. STI will achieve this goal by providing superior customer service, educational training and expert presenters to help all levels of traders meet their unique trading goals, as well as carrying out all company services with the highest levels of integrity.

Strategic Trading Institute, Division of Global Futures & Forex Ltd. (GFF), is part of a family of privately held companies, including the world-leading online currency trading dealer, Global Forex Trading (GFT), and the wholly owned subsidiary, GFT Global Markets UK Ltd. All companies are led by Gary L. Tilkin, a leader who has earned numerous awards within and outside of the financial services industry. For more information on STI, please visit http://www. stitrader. com (http://www. stitrader. com).

About GFT

Founded in 1997, Global Forex Trading (GFT) is a world–leading provider of real–time currency dealing, pricing and comprehensive services for retail and institutional foreign exchange traders. Serving a global customer base in more than 120 countries through its DealBook® FX 2 trading software and 24–hour dealing desk operation, GFT's world headquarters is based in Ada, Mich., with global offices located in Chicago, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, Australia and London (London office operated through GFT Global Markets UK Ltd.).

Global Forex Trading, Division of Global Futures and Forex, Ltd., is a registered futures commission merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a registered broker–dealer with the U. S. Securities Exchange Commission, holds a license with Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) and is member of the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). GFT Global Markets is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. More information about GFT can be found at www. gftforex. com.

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SISCOM becomes the partner of California Software in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2011-09-11T11:00:00.000-07:00

SISCOM becomes the partner of California Software in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

CHENNAI, India (PRWEB) October 29, 2005

Calsoft and SISCOM today signed a MoU. SISCOM shall partner with Calsoft to offer a complete range of eBusiness solutions to their customers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

Ravindranath Country Manager Middle East of Calsoft said that with this relationship we wish to share our rich experience in deploying eBusiness solutions and to increasing our reach to customers in the Middle East extending to KSA.

Mr. Haitham Saead Executive Vice President of SISCOM added: “California Software will add muscle and fiber to SISCOM’s suite of enterprise solutions including state of the art hospital management solutions, business intelligence and ERP solutions support for Great Plains, Navision and Axapta.”

About California Software

California Software Company Ltd (Calsoft) founded in 1992, is a SEI-CMMi Level 5 company headquartered in Chennai, India. The Calsoft group currently employs over 600 employees. With development centers in Chennai and Bangalore, India and Pleasanton, CA, USA, the group has marketing offices in the US, UK, Japan, Singapore and Dubai. Calsoft is a public limited company, listed in India in NSE (cali. ns) and BSE (cali. bo). For more information on Calsoft visit: www. californiasw. com

About SISCOM

Sawabeh Information Services Company (SISCOM) is an information technology and marketing consulting firm serving Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region since 1989. First founded as a small private consulting practice, it had undergone an era of exponential growth during the 90s. With the rise of e-Procurement marketplaces and corporate portals, SISCOM began transforming a part of its technology competency to serve this important strategic market. SISCOM now dominates the e-Business and e-Commerce regional market pioneering the launch of several globally operated networks. SISCOM has a commitment to its community in readying the regional governments for the electronic government local initiatives. For more information about our products, visit www. saudicommerce. com and www. tradekey. com

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Bishr Al-Madani

Marketing and PR Manager

Tel: +966-1-201 0000 (Ext. 133)

Fax:+966-1-201 3003

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Scala Acquires SignChannel from Thinking Screen Media

2011-09-10T22:59:00.000-07:00

Scala Acquires SignChannel from Thinking Screen Media

Defines a new category of self-service digital signage

Exton, PA (PRWEB) April 29, 2010

Scala (http://www. scala. com), the world’s leading platform for digital signage, has acquired the SignChannel division of Thinking Screen Media (http://www. signchannel. com (http://www. signchannel. com)). SignChannel is a new category of self-service digital signage service that is both low cost and easy to use.

SignChannel is an advertising-free, subscription-based service. It lets subscribers supplement their own promotional content with captivating commercial content such as weather, stock, news or sports updates.

“No one today has a digital signage offering for small business owners to deploy and manage themselves. SignChannel is the first,” said Gerard Bucas, Chief Executive Officer, Scala. “By leveraging low-cost media players such as wireless photo frames and Scala’s template capability, a small to medium business owner can easily set up their own digital signage network, create compelling content and manage their playlists through a simple Web interface. Coupled with SignChannel’s built-in media content, it is so innovative that we feel it truly presents a new paradigm in our industry”.

“Other traditional digital signage systems, including Scala’s award-winning Scala 5 software, need a reseller or system integrator to install the system, a graphic designer to create content and an IT person to manage the network” said Jeff Porter, Executive Vice President, Scala. “With SignChannel, you have an affordable do-it-yourself SaaS solution for small - and medium-sized businesses.”

“Scala has been a great help to us in the last year to get our SignChannel service started. Their server side software enabled us to bring a wide variety of professionally designed templates for a variety of vertical markets to the existing lineup of more than 500 media channels of news, weather, sports, stocks and local information for our service,” said Alan Phillips, CEO, Thinking Screen Media. “Now, Scala will be able to take SignChannel to the next level by leveraging its presence in the global digital signage marketplace.”

With Scala’s substantial investment, Thinking Screen Media will continue to develop their award-winning, consumer-focused FrameChannel platform (www. framechannel. com (http://www. framechannel. com)), which is supported by advertising. FrameChannel is available on more than 20 connected devices, including the iPad. Unlike FrameChannel which contains advertising supported content, SignChannel is an advertising-free, subscription-based service.

“SignChannel provides the subscriber with the ability to supplement their promotional content with captivating ad-free commercial content such as weather, stock, news or sports updates,” said Jon Finegold, Chief Operating Officer, Thinking Screen Media.

To learn more about the new SignChannel service, visit http://www. signchannel. com. (http://www. signchannel. com)

About Thinking Screen Media
Thinking Screen Media, formerly known as Frame Media, is a leader in delivering content to the "4th screen," or the new category of Connected Screens that includes devices such as Wi-Fi photo frames, tablets, connected TVs, media players, and more. Its FrameChannel service can be customized and integrated with these devices and is available today on a growing number of top-brand products including, Tivo, Roku, Samsung, Sony, Philips, Motorola, Kodak, Toshiba, Viewsonic and Apple. FrameChannel users can easily select their favorite local, national, social networking, or photo sharing content from more than 1000 channels and program their devices to feature that content. FrameChannel intelligently streams the timeliest content from the selected channels, so users can always view the very latest information as they move through their homes. For more information on Thinking Screen Media, please visit http://www. thinkingscreen. com (http://www. thinkingscreen. com).

About Scala
Driving more than 500,000 screens worldwide, Scala is a leading global provider of digital signage and advertising management solutions. Scala is the world’s first connected signage company, offering the leading platform for content creation, management and distribution in digital signage networks and the first unified platform for advertising management of both traditional and digital signage networks. The company's digital signage customers include Rabobank, IKEA, Burger King, T-Mobile, Virgin MegaStore, Warner Brothers, The Life Channel, Rikstoto, Repsol, NorgesGruppen, Audi, ECE Flatmedia, Kaufhof (Metro Group) and thousands more. Advertising management customers include CBS Outdoor, Clear Channel Outdoor and Magic Media, among others. Scala is headquartered near Philadelphia, USA, and has subsidiaries in Canada, The Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany and Japan, as well as more than 800 partners in more than 90 countries. More information is available at www. scala. com.

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Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) Accepted for Indexing by the National Library of Medicine (NLM)

2011-09-10T16:11:00.000-07:00

Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ) Accepted for Indexing by the National Library of Medicine (NLM)

New York, NY (Vocus) January 6, 2009

Aesthetic Surgery Journal (ASJ), an official peer-reviewed publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), has been accepted for indexing by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) in MEDLINE/PubMed (http://www. pubmed. gov), the world's most widely accessed medical database. MEDLINE is the NLM's premier bibliographic database containing references to journal articles from 1950 to the present in the life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine. PubMed is a searchable database that includes over 18 million citations and abstracts from MEDLINE and other life science journals. It includes links to full text articles and other related resources.

"Only a small percentage of journals that apply for indexing each year are approved by the NLM, and most are research journals. This achievement reflects worldwide recognition of the clinical and scientific importance of aesthetic plastic surgery as well as the quality of the Journal's content," says Editor in Chief Foad Nahai, MD, Clinical Professor of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine.

The NLM journal selection process includes close examination of all aspects of submitted journals including the importance, quality and scope of content; expertise and qualifications of the Editorial Board; conformity of the editorial process with currently accepted standards for scholarly journals; and production quality. (For more information: http://www. nlm. nih. gov/pubs/factsheets/jsel. html)

Indexing comes at a pivotal time in the journal's history - the retirement of Stanley A. Klatsky, MD after 11 years as editor in chief. This achievement reflects his initiative to make the necessary changes over the years to ensure that ASJ became indexed by NLM. In his farewell editorial in the November/December 2008 issue of ASJ, he states, "Our indexed status can certainly be viewed as a breakthrough in making important information about aesthetic surgery easily accessible to clinicians and researchers around the world." He goes on to thank everyone who contributed to the journal's success over the years and to pass on the legacy to Dr. Foad Nahai, the new editor in chief starting in January 2009.

"Already the most widely read journal in the field of cosmetic surgery, ASJ will now be even more broadly available to clinicians and researchers around the world," says Dr. Nahai. "Greater accessibility of the Journal's authoritative and time-sensitive information to physicians worldwide means better and safer care for patients."

About ASJ
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, owned by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and published by Elsevier Science, is a peer-reviewed international journal focusing on clinical and scientific developments in cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine. The Journal has subscribers in more than 80 countries. Besides its affiliation with ASAPS, the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in aesthetic surgery, ASJ is also the official English-language journal of plastic surgery societies in Brazil, Israel, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Costa Rica, Colombia, India and The Netherlands, and it is the official journal of the Rhinoplasty Society. ASJ's Editorial Board includes plastic surgeons and Interspecialty Editors representing anesthesiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology and clinical psychology. For information on the Journal, as well as subscriber and pay-per-view access to the Journal's full text and graphics, go to http://www. aestheticsurgeryjournal. com.

About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, i the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery, includes Active-Member plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as well as International Active Members who hold equivalent credentials in their own countries. For information, visit http://www. surgery. org.

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Join the Affiliate Network & be a Part of Zofunk

2011-09-10T03:46:00.000-07:00

Join the Affiliate Network & be a Part of Zofunk

Zofunk Products is thrilled to announce the launch of the Zofunk affiliate program

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 3, 2006

Zofunk Products is giving everyone an opportunity to join hands with them for their ever growing affiliate network.

Zofunk Products is thrilled to announce the launch of the Zofunk affiliate program. By joining the Zofunk Products affiliate network, Zofunk is en route to building a motivated network of webmasters and bloggers who will drive sales and traffic to Zofunk's web site (www. zofunk. com) in return for a commission on sales generated.

As a growing marketing opportunity everyone is invited to join with the Zofunk's affiliate network (http://zofunk. com/affiliate. asp (http://zofunk. com/affiliate. asp)). There are no setup costs or monthly fees involved and there is nothing to buy or nothing to ship. The system works in such a way where bloggers and webmasters can direct traffic to Zofunk web site and earn a percentage of the sale amount if the purchaser comes from their web site. Everyone who is interested will be given a unique link on signing through Zofunk's website and they can track their progress right through Zofunk web site.

For the time being the Zofunk has stylish silicone cases for the iPod nano and iPod video. Their iPod nano cases, the "Wink series" comes in three different colors with an eye-catching click wheel that comes in a variety of colors. The iPod video cases, the "Zozen series" comes in four different colors with a Japanese brush stroke rendition for the click wheel. They are also planning to introduce new conceptual designs for both iPod nano and the video in the near future.

Zofunk Products is based in Seattle, WA, USA was founded in 2005. The company designs and manufactures trendy cases for iPod nano and iPod video. The company was founded by a group of individuals who wanted to deliver simple-stylish designs to enhance unique lifestyles.

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Morristown and Morris Township Library Acquires New BookScan Station with Patented Book-edge Scanning Design to Protect Rare and Historical Books

2011-09-10T03:30:00.000-07:00

Morristown and Morris Township Library Acquires New BookScan Station with Patented Book-edge Scanning Design to Protect Rare and Historical Books

Morristown and Morris Township Library is using the newly developed BookScan Station technology to scan and protect rare and historical books. The library scanning solution safely and gently converts books into PDF, Word and Excel files and stores scanned images on a USB drive. BookScan Station patented technology protects the spine of the books, thereby reducing costs to repair and replace them.

Fremont, CA (PRWEB) July 8, 2009

iVina, Incorporated today announced that the Morristown and Morris Township Library in Morristown, New Jersey, is the first library to acquire its patented BookScan Station (http://www. bookscanstation. com), a library scanning solution. iVina will be demonstrating the BookScan Station for libraries and municipalities at the American Library Association 2009 Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, July11 - 14, at booth number 929.

IVina's patented book-edge design is ideally suited for librarians, archivists, historians, genealogists, municipalities, and others who want to preserve rare, historical and reference books by not stretching the book spine to copy a page. The BookScan Station also offers college students as well as patrons of public libraries and municipal records increased productivity by converting books and documents into PDF, Word and Excel files. Scanned pages are automatically stored to a USB drive inserted into the BookScan Station's USB port. Although the BookScan Station may be connected to a printer, the system's basic configuration is paper free.

"The BookScan Station is just what the History Center has been looking for - an effective but gentle copier/scanner for use with our rare and old books," said Susan Gulick, Director of the Morristown and Morris Township Library. "The scanner's beveled edge protects our precious books while keeping them accessible to researchers. Scanning to the edge of the book spine also produces clear and legible text in the center of the book whereas standard copiers produce illegible blacked-out text. We are excited about what this brand new scanner technology will bring to our patrons."

The Morristown and Morris Township Library is the first library in the country to purchase the BookScan Station. Established in 1927, the library's North Jersey History and Genealogy Center attracts students and researchers from across the nation to its exceptional collection of material on New Jersey and early American history. For two winters during the Revolution, Morristown was home to George Washington and his troops, making it the "Military Capital" of the Revolution..

The BookScan Station includes an 11" x 17" high-speed flatbed scanner, a 12" Touchscreen PC, an integrated magnetic stripe card reader and software database to track usage and charges with debit cards. The BookScan Station scans any standard or oversized book, document, magazine or newspaper and automatically crops the image. The BookScan Station also includes ABBYY FineReader, the most intelligent, professional level Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software, for creating editable and searchable files from scanned documents, PDF files, and digital camera images.

The Morristown and Morris Township Library acquired the BookScan Station from CCP Solutions, a value added reseller located in Brooklyn, NY. CCP provides vended copier and document management solutions for hundreds of public libraries and municipal institutions throughout the Tri-State area. Resellers may offer purchase, lease and revenue sharing options. iVina is actively recruiting value-added resellers to support demand in open territories and vertical markets.

About iVina

IVina Corporation designs, develops, markets, and supports innovative document scanning solutions for the library and municipality markets. Its patented BookScan Station features the industry's first Touchscreen scanning technology integrated with an 11"x 17" high speed USB2.0 flatbed scanner with glass that comes to the beveled edge of the scanner. This patented book-edge design allows books to lay flat on each page, eliminating the blackened areas of text resulting from the page curvature at the book spine. As a result, the scan produces clearly readable text across the entire page. The book itself is also protected from damage to its spine, thereby reducing repair and replacement costs.

Through its easy-to-use Touchscreen scanning technology, the BookScan Station allows students and library patrons alike to scan books and documents into PDF, Word and Excel files and automatically store these files onto their USB flash drive. Once stored on the USB drive, students can search, retrieve, edit, email, or print those files from their PC. The BookScan Station also includes an integrated magnetic stripe card reader and software database which supports third party pay-per-scan usage and revenue accounting systems. For more information, please visit http://www. bookscanstation. com (http://www. bookscanstation. com).

About Morristown & Morris Township Library

The Morristown and Morris Township Library serves the more than 40,000 residents of Morristown and Morris Township in historic Morris County, New Jersey. There are some 34,500 cardholders and 800 to 1,000 visit the library daily. The latest addition to the library building, dedicated in 2006, was funded by a public campaign that raised more than $7 million.

The library uses the latest technology including its sophisticated website (http://www. jfpl. org) to link its cardholders to diverse data bases right from home. In keeping with the region's history, its archives include the works of famed political cartoonist Thomas Nast, and the art of A. B. Frost and Jon DePol. The library staff does original research and has published books on local history.

About ABBYY

ABBYY (http://www. ABBYY. com) is a leading provider of document recognition, data capture and linguistic software. Its products include the ABBYY FineReader line of optical character recognition (OCR) applications, ABBYY FlexiCapture line of data capture solutions, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary software, and development tools. Paper-intensive organizations from all over the world use ABBYY software to automate time - and labour-consuming tasks and to streamline business processes. ABBYY products are used in large-scale government projects such as those of Australian Taxation Office, Lithuanian Tax Inspectorate, Ministry of Education of Russia, Ministry of Education of Ukraine, and Montgomery County Government of the USA. Companies that license ABBYY technologies include BancTec, Canon, EMC/Captiva, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, NewSoft, Notable Solutions, Samsung Electronics and more. ABBYY OCR applications are shipped with equipment from the world's top manufacturers such as BenQ, Epson, Fujitsu, Fuji Xerox, Microtek, Panasonic, Plustek, Toshiba, and Xerox. ABBYY is headquartered in Moscow, Russia, with offices in Germany, the United States, Ukraine, the UK, Japan and Taiwan.

Copyright July, 2009, iVina, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

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Asia Suffering from an Acute Lack of Awareness of Service Oriented Architecture

2011-09-10T03:21:00.000-07:00

Asia Suffering from an Acute Lack of Awareness of Service Oriented Architecture

Springboard Research, a leading innovator in the IT Market Research industry, today released results from its research focused on Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) in Asia. A key finding from the research is that within the Asian region, there is an overall lack of awareness of SOA which is the key factor holding back wider adoption.

Singapore (PRWEB) September 5, 2006

Springboard surveyed 2,615 CIOs and IT Decision Makers in Australia, China, India, and Singapore and found that only 21% were aware of the concept of SOA. From the survey results, IBM had a massive lead over other IT vendors with 50% of organizations planning to implement SOA saying that IBM was the best suited to help them migrate to a service oriented architecture.

“While many major IT Vendors are banking on SOA as part of their growth strategy, it is clear that more needs to be done in educating the market on SOA and the benefits that it can provide” said Dane Anderson, Vice President of Research at Springboard Research. “While there has been considerable hype about SOA in the market, adequate awareness is not filtering down to the enterprise level which will be an adoption roadblock unless more education and market awareness takes place”.

Springboard found that of organizations that have deployed SOA, the majority (54%) were using it to achieve application integration. The second highest category at 27% was utilizing SOA to deliver Web Services and Web Applications, followed by organizations using SOA to achieve data integration across the enterprise (9%) and making services shareable across the enterprise (9%).

This survey also provided details regarding the factors prohibiting organizations from deploying SOA. The most common factor cited by organizations was that they were not sure of the benefits SOA would deliver (30% of organizations). Following this, several factors arose including other priorities (24%), legacy applications (17%), organizational issues (14%), funding limitations (10%), and a lack of IT skills (5%).

Looking more specifically at vendor perceptions, IBM had a massive lead over other IT vendors with 50% of organizations planning to implement SOA saying that IBM was the best suited to help them migrate to a service oriented architecture. After IBM, the next closest vendor had half the level of recognition.

“It is obvious that there is still a long way to go in Asia regarding SOA awareness and vendors’ efforts to break through to end-users” added Ravi Shekhar Pandey, Senior Market Analyst for Springboard Research. “SOA is not only an IT solution, it is a business solution and it is key that IT vendors also educate the market on the business benefits that SOA can provide.”

About this Study

This Springboard Research report -- The Service Oriented Architecture Market in Asia, 2005 to 2009: The Promised Land -- examines the key trends in the Asia Pacific Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) market. A key focus area of the report is in providing an array of market data from a market survey that Springboard executed in Australia, China, India, and Singapore. A survey of 2,615 CIOs and IT decision-makers assesses the level of awareness and adoption of SOA in the region, along with providing information on vendor perceptions, adoption areas, and perceived benefits. The report also profiles leading SOA vendors in the region, their offerings and business strategies.

About Springboard Research

Springboard Research represents value, integrity and insight. Lead by a team of dynamic industry experts, Springboard Research provides its customers with high value IT market research that helps them identify new market opportunities, growth engines, and innovative ways to go to market, which means Springboard’s customers lead rather than follow market trends. Not bound by legacy, Springboard’s cutting-edge research model leverages its offshore research research centers, the Internet, and an increased use of technology as engines of innovation to deliver unique research value. This means that customers have a real alternative for IT market research and where knowledge is delivered in more usable and interactive formats. Springboard Research works with the largest IT companies in the world across the hardware, software, networking, and services sectors.

Founded in 2004, Springboard Research serves the needs of its clients globally through offices in the United States, Singapore and Japan as well as global research centers in India and Pakistan.

For more information regarding Springboard Research, please visit www. springboardresearch. com.

Contacts

Chris Perrine

Vice President - Business Development

Springboard Research

65-6236-7681

Dane Anderson

Vice President - Research

Springboard Research

65-6236-7682

Ravi Shekhar Pandey

Senior Market Analyst

Springboard Research

91-98-1149-9320

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NxSystems to Show at Airline and Travel Summit 2009

2011-09-10T01:11:00.000-07:00

NxSystems to Show at Airline and Travel Summit 2009

Portland, OR (PRWEB) November 26, 2009

NxSystems, Inc., a leading provider of Global Payment Solutions, announced today that the company will be an exhibitor at the Airline and Travel Summit, December 1-3, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Located in the Miami airport Wyndham Hotel and Resort, the ATPS is the annual event where airline and travel provider executives meet to discuss ecommerce, industry fraud and payment issues, including B2B settlement in the travel industry. Keynote speakers will address "The State of the Payment Industry" and "Alternative Payments Take Flight - Changing The Online Payment Model".

NxSystems will be discussing with ATPS attendees the NxPay Split-Tender and Multi-Currency transactional systems. Both of these unique programs work with the NxPay Global Payment Platform Gateway and offer airline and travel providers the opportunity to reduce the time and expense of transferring money to multiple locations in multiple currencies. For example, a business located in the USA could send payments to Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Japan, in a single transaction. If required, the funds would arrive respectively in CAN Dollars, Mexican Pesos, English Pounds, HK Dollars and Japanese Yen. By combining the above five transactions into a single transaction, the cost of FX and transferring of the funds is greatly reduced.

NxSystems recently entered into a partnership with UATP (Universal Air Travel Plan, Inc.), whereby NxSystems will be providing its Global Payment Solution options to UATP airline partners (http://www. uatp. com/news-and-events/press-releases/2009/11/nxsystem. html (http://www. uatp. com/news-and-events/press-releases/2009/11/nxsystem. html)).

Michael C. Busher, CEO NxSystems Ltd., and Michael Lightbourne, consultant to NxSystems, Inc. will be on hand to talk with ATPS attendees about the benefits of Global Payment Collection Solutions.

About NxSystems
NxSystems - a leading provider of Global Payment Solutions - offers organizations of every size, and across every industry and geography, a comprehensive suite of innovative electronic payment products that access the global financial network. From payroll and commissions, personal and business travel expenses, procurement, voucher, loyalty, gift and incentive programs, student rewards, consumer rebates, airline and travel provider vouchers and buy here pay here financing, to split-tender and multi-currency payment options, the NxPay payment platform provides a real-time web-enabled electronic payment software solution for consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), airline and travel providers and multi-national companies located throughout the world. For more information about NxSystems array of global payment solutions, visit www. nxsystemsinc. com or call 503-513-9900.

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Author Boyé Lafayette De Mente publishes “Home Course” for People Interested in Speaking Japanese from Day One

2011-09-09T19:08:00.000-07:00

Author Boyé Lafayette De Mente publishes “Home Course” for People Interested in Speaking Japanese from Day One

Internationally known Japanologist/author Boye Lafayette De Mente's latest book, Speak Japanese Today, features English language phonetic guides that make it possible to pronounce Japanese correctly without previous study.

Paradise Valley, AZ (PRWEB) April 2, 2006

It is finally being recognized that cultures and languages are virtual mirror images of each other, with languages not only the cultural repository but also the medium that conveys culture from one generation to the next.

Arizona-based author Boyé Lafayette De Mente, a pioneer in the use of this intelligence to identify and describe the cultural attributes of the Japanese, Chinese and Koreans, says that key words in languages are, in fact, “windows” to the values and behavior of their native speakers.

He has used this approach in a successful series of hard-cover “cultural code word” books on China, Korea and Japan, beginning with “Japan’s Cultural Code Words” and “Japan’s Business Code Words.”

These titles have also been published in paperback editions as “The Japanese Have a Word for It,” “The Chinese Have a Word for It,” and so on.

De Mente’s other language titles include “Chinese in Plain English,” “Japanese in Plain English,” and “Korean in Plain English,” in which he uses English phonetics as aides in pronouncing all of the words and sentences in the books.

Now, taking advantage of the worldwide interest in the Japanese language resulting primarily from the popularity of Japan’s animated films and TV fare (anime/ah-nee-may) and comics (manga/mahn-gah), De Mente has published what he refers to as a “home course” in Japanese for anyone involved with Japanese anywhere.

Entitled “Speak Japanese Today—A Little Language Goes a Long Way,” the content of this new book also has English phonetics throughout, making it possible for the user to instantly pronounce Japanese correctly without any previous study.

The word for the Japanese language, Nihongo, is one example. The phonetics for its pronunciation are “Nee-hone-go.” All you do is say or read the phonetics in standard English and it comes out in Japanese.

What makes this book even more unusual is that it includes key vocabulary and example sentences for airline pilots, stewardesses, Immigration officials, Customs officials, hotel staff, restaurant staff, bartenders, shop clerks, taxi drivers, tour guides, doctors, people hosting Japanese students, and more.

“Speak Japanese Today” is available from Amazon. com, other online booksellers, and major bookstore chains.

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PureDepth™ Inc. Announces Agreement Terms with iStation Co., Ltd. for Licensing of MLD

2011-09-09T07:24:00.000-07:00

PureDepth™ Inc. Announces Agreement Terms with iStation Co., Ltd. for Licensing of MLD

Companies Plan to Develop Personal In-Car Navigation, Personal Media Player, Mobile Phone and Digital Signage Products

Redwood Shores, CA (PRWEB) October 5, 2009

PureDepth™, Inc. (OTC:PDEP), the creator of Multi-Layer Display (MLD™) technology and a leader in new visualization experiences, today announced it has entered into agreement terms with iStation Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:056010), a global leader in digital convergence devices. Under the terms, iStation would receive an exclusive license to make, sell and distribute MLD technology for small form-factor devices including in-car navigation systems, personal media players, digital signage and mobile devices, in China and South Korea for a period of 12 months following the commencement of mass manufacturing, along with a non-exclusive license for Japan.

In addition, iStation would set aside $1.5 million in investment capital to work with PureDepth on plans to commercialize MLD technology. In return, PureDepth would provide iStation with engineering and content development support, including its software platform.

"This agreement with iStation is a powerful testament to the potential of our display technology," said PureDepth CEO Andy Wood "iStation's plan to invest in and manufacture MLD products across multiple devices with small form factors is a big step in forward in creating a wide array of MLD-based consumer products that will enable new visualization experiences."

"In our determination to offer consumers the very best in converged devices, such as mobile phones or portable media players, we constantly seek the optimum visualization technologies that will bring content to life," said Andy Park, President of iStation. "We found what we were looking for in MLD, which offers real depth and lifelike detail, so users can get the maximum visual experience."

IStation is planning to introduce MLD personal technology products to the market by mid-2010, with a goal of manufacturing a minimum of 300,000 units in the two years following.

MLD displays contain two or more layers of LCD panels placed in front of one another in a single monitor, with patented technology used to remove interference. The result is the addition of real depth -- not perceived depth -- to visual content, so consumers can enjoy 3-D-like imagery without wearing special glasses.

PureDepth's MLD technology and associated Platform software offer several benefits over conventional visual displays or conventional 3-D technology:
Improves standard 2-D content with enhanced color and contrast Introduces a new depth effect to content by utilizing the space between two LCD screens Enables 3-D viewing with traditional stereoscopic effects, without negative side effects such as headaches or eye fatigue Offers the only combination of 2-D, 3-D and MLD depth effects within one seamless application

About PureDepth
PureDepth (www. puredepth. com) is an innovative technology company transforming the visual display experience by delivering award-winning MLD technology. Backed by 78 approved patents and more than 60 pending patents, this breakthrough in visualization is the first display technology that provides Actual DepthTM. The Company has a sales, marketing and distribution license agreement with Sanyo Corporation (NASDAQ: SANYY) in Japan, a worldwide licensing agreement with International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) and business opportunities in broad consumer markets. Founded in 1999, the Company has a U. S. office in Redwood Shores, California, with a research and development center located in New Zealand and offices in Japan.

About iStation
IStation is the leading company in the Korean portable convergence field where it accounts for over 50 percent in the portable media player market. Incorporated in 1999, the Company has a main operational facility in Seoul Korea marketing divisions in Northeast Asia, Africa, East Europe and Latin America. IStation is a member of the KDC group including KDC (KOSDAQ:A029480 www. kdccorp. co. kr) and MasterImage (www. masterimage. co. kr).

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain statements that are "forward-looking statements" and includes, among other things, discussions and disclosures of the Company's expectations for the use of its technology and market for its products, and the likelihood of any resulting products to become widely accepted by the marketplace. Words such as, but not limited to, "may," "likely," "anticipate," "expect" and "believes" indicate forward-looking statements. Although PureDepth believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are generally reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will ultimately prove to be correct or materialize. All phases of PureDepth's business and operations are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks and other influences, most of which are outside its control, and any one or combination of which could materially and adversely affect the results of the Company's operations, and whether any forward-looking statements contained herein ultimately prove to be accurate. Information regarding such risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company's most recently filed annual report on form 10-KSB, interim report on form 10-QSB and other filings that have been made with the SEC.

PureDepth(TM), MLD(TM) and Actual Depth(TM) are trademarks of PureDepth, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners, without intent to infringe.

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BFO Announce World Class Text Extraction for PDF Library

2011-09-06T19:25:00.000-07:00

BFO Announce World Class Text Extraction for PDF Library

BFO have improved text extraction and PDF rendering for the Big Faceless PDF Library

London, England (PRWEB) October 21, 2006

Big Faceless Organization (BFO), provider of high quality Java software components, have enhanced the smartest Java class library on the market. Version 2.7.3 of the Big Faceless PDF Library includes heavily reworked font handling, providing enhanced performance to text extraction and PDF rendering in those slightly out of the ordinary documents.

CTO Mike Bremford says, “Font encodings have been completely reworked. Documents without embedded fonts, and those documents where the embedded fonts are non-standard, will all render accurately with this release.”

Other font-related changes will benefit users in China, Japan and Korea, where the improved support for non-Unicode encodings UCS2 or UTF16 will make legacy documents a little easier to deal with.

The upgrade will also benefit users in Eastern Europe – where improvements to the standard font classes mean it’s now possible to display Polish, Czech, Romanian, Hungarian and other ISO-8859-2 languages without embedding a font, resulting in smaller PDFs.

You can download a free fully functional trial version of the PDF Library at: http://big. faceless. org/products/download. jsp (http://big. faceless. org/products/download. jsp)

For more information on how Big Faceless products can help you improve your business go to: http://www. bfo. co. uk (http://www. bfo. co. uk)

About BFO: BFO is a global resource of Java components for the international B2B market. Products include the Big Faceless Report Generator, PDF and Graph Libraries. The client portfolio includes Boeing, Lehman Brothers, Harvard University, HSBC, Fannie Mae, Roche, Toyota and the US Department of Energy.

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World Nanomagnetics Market Revenues to Reach $16.4 Billion by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-09-06T04:48:00.000-07:00

World Nanomagnetics Market Revenues to Reach $16.4 Billion by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Nanotechnology is usage of systems, devices and materials by variation of matter at scales below 100 nanometers. Nanotechnology is applied in nanotools, nanodevices and nanomaterials. Nanomaterials designed using Nanotechnology are applicable in biological field for treatment of cancer; environmental field to conserve energy in lightening and improve the efficacy of catalysts; mechanical field to enhance the potency of devices; and in the field of electronics to create potent computers. Nanomagnetics is one of the applications of Nanotechnology.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) November 3, 2008

World Nanomagnetics (http://www. strategyr. com/Nanomagnetics_Market_Report. asp) market was an estimated US $7.6 billion in 2007 and revenues are projected to reach US$16.4 billion by the end of the year 2012. United States currently leads the global market accounting for an estimated 39.5% of the worldwide revenues in 2008. Japan is poised to emerge as the fastest growing regional market over the years 2003 through 2010, with revenues projected to grow at a CAGR of 21.5%. Worldwide revenues from nanomagnetic thin film product segment were an estimated US $7.1 billion in 2007.

Nanomagnetic product markets are growth oriented because of the increasing demand for Nanotechnology. The products are the result of inventions and increasing research and development activities in Nanotechnology. Thin film products grab a greater percentage share in the global market because of their application in storage media, which has a greater demand in the future. Particulate products are next to thin films because of their demanding increase in diagnostic and other biotechnology applications.

Nanomagnetic materials, particles and products are applicable in wide areas relating to biotechnology, storage media, diagnostics, and others. The end use markets are categorized under storage media, biotechnology, and industrial products. Storage media grabs the largest percentage share in the global market in comparison to biotechnology and industrial products. The dominating global percentage share for storage media is due to the increasing demand for MRAMs, DVDs, and other compact disks.

Leading players covered in the report include Ademtech SA, Alps Electric Co., Ltd., Amag Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bangs Laboratories, Inc., Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Biophan Technologies, Inc., Cathay Pigments (USA) LLC - Cathay Magnetics, Chemagen Biopolymer-Technologie AG, Cortex Biochem, Inc., Dowa Holdings Co., Ltd., EMD Biosciences, Inc., Ferrotec Corporation, Fujitsu Laboratories, Ltd., Headway Technologies, Inc., Hitachi Metals, Ltd., IBM Corp., IBM Research Center's Nanoscience, Immunicon Corporation/Veridex, Liquids Research Ltd., MACH I Inc., Magforce Nanotechnologies GmbH, MAGNETEC GmbH, Micromod Partikeltechnologie GmbH, Nanobiomagnetics, Inc., NVE Corp., Polysciences, Inc., Quantum Design, Triton Biosystems, Inc., Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG, and WD Media, Inc., among others.

"Nanomagnetics: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., analyzes the global market with hard-to-find data and analytics for key regional markets such as United States, Europe and Japan, besides fast emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific. The report provides a comprehensive review of market trends and issues, drivers, business profile, players, recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, alliances, product launches and other strategic industry activities. Analytical estimates and projections are presented in terms of annual revenues in US$ over the years 2003 through 2010. Long-term projections are presented over the years 2011 through 2015. Product segments independently analyzed include Thin Films, Particulates, and Bulk Materials, along with leading end-use segments - Storage Media, Biotechnology, and Industrial Applications.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Nanomagnetics_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Nanomagnetics_Market_Report. asp).

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.:
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. StrategyR. com/) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Email press @ StrategyR. com
Web Site http://www. StrategyR. com/ (http://www. StrategyR. com/)

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ShoppeWatch. com Launches On-line Store for International Brand - KONTAKT Wrist Watches

2011-09-05T12:39:00.000-07:00

ShoppeWatch. com Launches On-line Store for International Brand - KONTAKT Wrist Watches

ShoppeWatch. com specializes in fine men's and ladies wrist watches with a focus on fashion and value. The new on-line store markets watches under the International Brand KONTAKT. The watches are made with robust quartz movements from the Seiko Epson corporation and feature a four year battery life.

Hong Kong (PRWEB) October 10, 2006

ShoppeWatch. com, designs and markets original and distinctively elegant mid-priced designer wristwatches for women and men of discerning sophistication. The leading on-line provider of quality timepieces promotes wristwatches under the International Luxury Brand, KONTAKT."

Kontakt watches carry the elegance of high-prices watches, yet only cost a fraction of the price. The online store offers leather strap watches, metal band watches, jumbo large face wrist watches as well as fun casual watches.

Each Kontakt Watch comes with a Four Year Battery Life, 3 ATM Waterproofing and Quality Japanese Quartz movements from the Seiko Epson Corporation. The attractive watches are sold in a Luxury Gift Box along with a Warranty Card certifying a two year limited warranty.

Make http://www. ShoppeWatch. com (http://www. ShoppeWatch. com) the place you go to select your next wristwatch and to purchase gifts for the people who are most special to you.

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Ah, The Boating Life!

2011-09-05T09:55:00.000-07:00

Ah, The Boating Life!

"The Legend of Ron AÃ±ejo" by Ed Teja is a humorous account of the life of the world's best Caribbean boat bum...

(PRWEB) March 30, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Ah, The Boating Life!

March 29, 2003 - "The Legend of Ron AÃ±ejo" by Ed Teja is a humorous account of the life of the world's best Caribbean boat bum. NovelBooks Inc has just released "The Legend". In addition to being an author, Teja is also a blues musician and gypsy. He wrote "The Legend of Ron AÃ±ejo" while living in the Caribbean aboard a WWII ex-Royal Navy (England) Harbor Defense Motor Launch.

One reviewer, Bob Spear of Heartland Reviews, states "The Legend of Ron AÃ±ejo" is a rollicking story of men who prove without any doubt that it is possible to screw up anything they try, even in a Caribbean paradise." Chris Doyle, author of "Caribbean Cruising Guides" says, "If you don't find a chuckle in this, you ain't cruising...."

Since 1995, Teja has written a monthly column of satire for Caribbean Compass (Bequia, St. Vincent, and The Grenadines) and has published articles in magazines ranging from New England Business, and BYTE, to Galaxy. His poetry has appeared in such diverse publications as Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Capper's, ART:MAG and Japanophile. His most recent poem, "For Raymond Carver", was published in the winter issue of the small press journal Whistling Shade.

The Legend of Ron AÃ±ejo by Ed Teja

Humorous Adventure

1-59105-078-2 trade paperback

1-59105-053-7 e-book

NovelBooks, Inc.

Www. novelbooksinc. com

For book signings, lectures and appearances, contact Ed Teja at:

(505) 534-4179, edteja@cybermesa. com

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AvePoint Launches DocAve on Salesforce. com's ChatterExchange, Delivering Seamless Integration of Microsoft SharePoint Data with Salesforce Chatter

2011-09-04T23:38:00.000-07:00

AvePoint Launches DocAve on Salesforce. com's ChatterExchange, Delivering Seamless Integration of Microsoft SharePoint Data with Salesforce Chatter

DocAve now available from the ChatterExchange on AppExchange 2, the world's most popular marketplace for business apps

CLOUDFORCE 2010 (PRWEB) June 22, 2010

AvePoint today announced it has launched DocAve for Salesforce Chatter on salesforce. com's ChatterExchange. DocAve empowers organizations to fully synchronize and surface SharePoint content via Salesforce Chatter for dynamic collaboration and enterprise-wide delivery. DocAve is the world's only Salesforce Chatter-SharePoint integration solution available on AppExchange 2, and is one of the first applications to leverage the social components of Chatter available in the Force. com platform. DocAve can be found on the ChatterExchange, a brand new category for social enterprise apps that is now part of AppExchange 2.

"We are very excited to offer DocAve for Salesforce Chatter on the new ChatterExchange", said David Waugh, AvePoint's Vice President of Corporate Development. "Chatter is poised to revolutionize how knowledge workers share information and collaborate, so it is critical for Chatter to surface all of an organization's digital assets. With DocAve, content authored and stewarded within Microsoft SharePoint can be seamlessly propagated to Salesforce Content, where it can truly be 'brought to life' and collaborated upon in real-time by Chatter users."

Bringing SharePoint Data to Life in Salesforce Chatter

DocAve for Salesforce Chatter is a revolutionary software solution for the automated integration of salesforce. com and SharePoint content. Using DocAve, organizations can automate the lossless synchronization of content from SharePoint repositories to Salesforce Content, where it can be surfaced via Chatter's real-time collaboration features, including news feeds, status notification, and various content sharing tools.

"DocAve for Salesforce Chatter is a welcome addition to ChatterExchange. It delivers incredible value for companies looking to leverage Chatter with current SharePoint investments," said Kendall Collins, chief marketing officer at salesforce. com. "We look to AvePoint for their expertise in this area and to help users seamlessly upgrade to the benefits of Chatter."

To learn more about DocAve for Salesforce and to download a free, fully enabled trial of the software, please visit the Salesforce. com ChatterExchange, or the AvePoint website.

About AvePoint

AvePoint is a global technology company and software innovator headquartered in the United States. Since its founding in 2001, AvePoint has become the world's largest provider of infrastructure management software solutions for today's most popular collaboration and information management platforms. Propelled by a research & development team exceeding 450, AvePoint is the premier provider for EPG, SMB, Mid-Market and Government organizations demanding the most powerful and flexible infrastructure management solutions for their Salesforce. com and Microsoft SharePoint environments. AvePoint's award-winning DocAve Software Platform is recognized as the industry standard for comprehensive and scalable Salesforce. com and SharePoint integration, protection, and management.

AvePoint is headquartered and maintains its principle engineering center in Jersey City, NJ, with wholly owned sales and engineering centers in the USA - San Jose, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Washington D. C., Houston, Boston; Melbourne, Australia; London, United Kingdom; Munich, Germany; Johannesburg, South Africa; Tokyo, Japan; Singapore; and Dalian, China. AvePoint's global team, fortified by an expansive network of certified partners, help more than 6,000 enterprise customers - including many Fortune 500 companies and government agencies - to protect, manage, optimize, and integrate their mission-critical information management platforms. AvePoint is a Certified Force. com Partner, a Depth Managed Gold Certified Microsoft Partner, and GSA provider.

About the Force. com Platform and AppExchange

Force. com is the only proven enterprise platform for building and running business applications in the cloud. The Force. com platform powers the Salesforce CRM (http://www. salesforce. com/ (http://www. salesforce. com/)) applications, more than 800 ISV partner applications like those from CA Technologies, FinancialForce. com and Fujitsu, and 160,000 custom applications used by salesforce. com's 77,300 customers such as Japan Post, Kaiser Permanente, KONE and Sprint Nextel. Force. com also enables developers to make any enterprise app social by leveraging the social collaboration components including profiles, status updates, and real-time feeds available with Chatter.

Applications built on the Force. com platform can be easily distributed to the entire cloud computing community through the salesforce. com AppExchange 2 marketplace http://www. salesforce. com/appexchange/ (http://www. salesforce. com/appexchange/), now featuring the ChatterExchange.

AvePoint Media Contact:

Tucker Hall - Director of Marketing
AvePoint
Tel: 201-793-1111
Email: Tucker(dot)Hall(at)avepoint(dot)com

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The Guaranteed Cure Company Releases Success E-book

2011-09-04T16:02:00.000-07:00

The Guaranteed Cure Company Releases Success E-book

Al A. Gammate, The Guaranteed Cure Company founder, releases a new e-book. The e-book "The Guaranteed Cure for Failure: A Success System That Always Succeeds" is designed to remove the worst failure pattern, according to Gammate. This e-book concisely, practically, and effectively differs from the other electronic and hardcover books.

Liberty, NY (PRWEB) October 31, 2006

What causes failure? What is the solution? For years, Gammate asked himself these questions; because he mostly failed. His failure pattern started in childhood. Riding the school bus, students teased and beat him regularly. "Chinese, Japanese, dirty knees... ," they rhymed mockingly at him interspersed with punches, slaps, and pokes. Chink and Jap became his names. He dreaded riding that bus. Each bus ride gradually drained his confidence -- filling him with fear, uncertainty, and doubt. Hence, the seeds of his failure pattern were sown, reaping hundreds of failures for him. Attempting brevity, he lists only some of his failures.

In adolescence, a neighborhood girl Grace infatuated Gammate. Grace and her brothers socialized with him and his brothers. They played kick-ball, board games, and listened to music. His infatuation with Grace obsessively grew. Romance for her intensified; but fear, uncertainty, and doubt eventually abated it. Romance abated, he never told Grace that he liked her. Likewise, for every attractive woman subsequently encountered, continuing until middle adulthood.

In early adulthood, Gammate left college and joined the Army, left the Army and rejoined college, again left college and joined the workforce, changed jobs several times, rejoined college part-time, then changed college courses several times. He eventually completed college; however, fear, uncertainty, and doubt hindered perseverance. Taking several detours, he never really quit trying to complete college. For the few things that he completed, he detoured instead of directly completing them, wasting time.

In middle adulthood, Gammate quit a career that he desired and long prepared for. One day, unexpectedly, he entered his work office, packed his belongings, loaded them into his car, and drove home. Afterwards, screening incoming phone calls, he ignored the letters sent by his former employer. He desired career prominence, but he quit. Fear, uncertainty, and doubt fatigued him into quitting.

Gammate wondered why some people go directly for what they want, quickly obtaining it; while others detour, quit, or never try, wasting time or never obtaining what they want. Is there a scientific formula, if followed, guaranteeing success? Education is seemingly not of this formula; his doctoral friends desiring wealth live poorly. Only educational goals require education. Intelligence is seemingly not of this formula; we know professionals in football, baseball, boxing, wrestling, acting, or music who are successful but dim-witted. Talent? Yes. But talent is just another word for performance. What makes one perform well? Genetics? If so, then music, acting, wrestling, boxing, baseball, and football genes exist. Seemingly absurd, this is also unproven.

Fed up with failure, studying many success publications, Gammate found the following:

1. Beliefs affect one's feelings

2. Feelings affect one's performance

3. Performance affects one's success

Gammate found that success, being purposive, involves a scientific process; anyone using this scientific process succeeds. No matter what the goal is or how failure-ridden a person's past is, the scientific process works. It's mathematical. Applying this process, Gammate repels failure and attracts success -- in all life areas.

Gammate hopes readers enjoy his story. Perspectively, this story saddens, amuses, or inspires. This story saddens, in that he suffered; amuses, in that he failed; inspires, in that he overcame. Teasing and beating him regularly, circumstance victimized him. He did not ask for this; it was forced upon him. This circumstance darkly shaped his thinking, coldly shaping his feelings, evasively shaping his behavior. Dark, cold, and evasive -- the failure recipe. He evaded by detouring, quitting, or not trying; it became his failure pattern. However, by failing enough, he succeeded. Southward enough is north; eastward enough is west; failing enough is success.

"The Guaranteed Cure for Failure: A Success System That Always Succeeds," an electronic publication, costs $19.95 at http://theguaranteedcure. com (http://theguaranteedcure. com).

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The People Have Spoken Â Focused on Fun and Finding the Perfect Fit

2011-09-04T05:33:00.000-07:00

The People Have Spoken Â Focused on Fun and Finding the Perfect Fit

What kind of clothes will women be looking for in 2004? Comfortable. Fun. Stylish. And something that fits them perfectly. The People Have Spoken (TPHS) promises its 2004 collection will give women a new outlook on everyday wear. Fun and focused on the perfect fit, these pieces allow a comfortable, casual look, while offering various wild & sexy pieces to wear out at night. TPHS is adding denim to its 2004 collections, which will complete the wardrobe of any girl Â years 16-30.

(PRWEB) February 8, 2004

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) February 8, 2004 Â What kind of clothes will women be looking for in 2004? Comfortable. Fun. Stylish. And something that fits them perfectly.

The People Have Spoken (TPHS) promises its 2004 collection will give women a new outlook on everyday wear. Fun and focused on the perfect fit, these pieces allow a comfortable, casual look, while offering various wild & sexy pieces to wear out at night. TPHS is adding denim to its 2004 collections, which will complete the wardrobe of any girl Â years 16-30.

[ 04 Collections ] Sportswear Meets Street Couture

[ Classic Sporty ] forget the sluggish joggers youÂve got buried in your drawer; weÂve put a new spin on sportswear this year with our Classic Sporty line. Look for soft and comfortable terry and cotton fabrics you can lounge in, or wear to kick butt on the court. Work out and look great in our terry jumpsuit, terry shorts, sporty muscle tank, reverse hoodie tank, button up dress, funky swirl skirt and top, pleated wrap skirt and angled capris.

[ Everyday ] think youÂve seen all there is to see in everyday wear? Think again Â weÂve added playful details to our capris, dresses, halters and Ts that will get you off your butt and out the door. Look irresistible in our one shoulder tank, belted and pedal pusher capris, oval dress and snake print set; our classic wrap dress, Mary Jane tube top, color block halter and our deer print Tee.

[ Wild & Sexy ] take everything you thought you knew about nightwear and toss it. WeÂve got vivacious and feverish pieces you can wear to the club or pub. Our electra halter is a favorite Â it shows just enough skin to spice things up, while lifting and lengthening the body using two layers of fabric, adjustable fasteners and extra support. Make the ultimate entrance in our scrunch top and engineer pants; our tiger top and layered skirt; or show off your shoulders in our oval top and tie halters, which look fabulous with our tie back skirt. Finally stun the crowd with our sultry V, Simone and Flapper dresses.

[ Colors & Prints ] we all need some color in our closets, so why not go for the brightest and funkiest? YouÂll find pieces in jade, olive, pink and raspberry, in addition to classic black and white. This year many of our pieces will have you thinking more about nature and our furry (and no so furry) friends. WeÂve added

Tiger and snakeskin prints to many pieces, while migrating birds and Japanese blossom tree details add fresh elements to your wardrobe.

[ Fabrics ] The People Have Spoken strives to ensure their clothes fit perfectly. ThatÂs why this year weÂre using terry, cotton, cotton/lycra, cotton/spandex and cotton/poplin in our line. These fabrics show off the curves you want to show off and hide the ones you donÂt. Oh and you wonÂt need your dry cleanerÂs phone number anymore. These clothes are easy to wear and easy to care for.

About The People Have Spoken

Established in 1998, TPHS doesnÂt follow the trends. It sets them. This is the15th season for this young and innovative three-person Toronto design team. Anita Bacic, while maintaining a stylist career in the film and television industry, partnered with Tamiyo Tomihiro, a well-respected Toronto technical textile draftsperson, and Joseph Eiger, an up and coming business entrepreneur, to successfully create The People Have Spoken. This dynamic partnership has grown and evolved from its Â98 inception, and at the present time is distributed throughout the North American boutique marketplace.

The People Have SpokenÂs design philosophy is one where both trend and creative interpretation give rise to clothing apparel that can be used as a means for their customer to express her own individuality and emotion.

Thanks to its repertoire of playful and innovative applications, the line has become a favorite among actresses, people in the music industry, artists, hosts and movie and television directors on an international scale. Specifically: MTV Canada Host Â Xanne, Jamie King in Bullet Proof Monk, Jessica Alba in newly released Honey, actors on The OC, Degrassi Junior High, Mutant X, La Femme Nikita, My BabyÂs Moma and Phunkee Zee just to name a few.

Contact:

The People Have Spoken

401 Richmond Street West #252

Toronto, ON M5V 3A8 Canada

Tel: 416-260-5000

Fax: 416-351-9838

Www. thepeoplehavespoken. com

Designers: Anita Bacic, Tamiyo Tomihiro

Director: Joseph Eiger

Perforce Software Introduces Image Differencing, Extending SCM Support to All Enterprise Contributors

2011-09-03T16:32:00.000-07:00

Perforce Software Introduces Image Differencing, Extending SCM Support to All Enterprise Contributors

Perforce Software announced the availability of Perforce 2008.1, the newest release of the Perforce Software Configuration Management (SCM) System that versions and manages source code and all digital assets.

Alameda, CA (Vocus) August 18, 2008

Perforce Software (http://www. perforce. com/) announced the availability of Perforce 2008.1, the newest release of the Perforce Software Configuration Management (SCM) System that versions and manages source code and all digital assets. With this release, Perforce SCM (http://www. perforce. com/perforce/products. html) extends visual differencing functionality to images, enabling enterprise developers and engineers to manage all content with one SCM solution.

Now with the Perforce Visual Client (http://www. perforce. com/perforce/products/p4v. html), anyone working with graphical content can visually compare two versions to determine what changed between them. Two images can also be overlaid to easily isolate what has changed at the pixel level (see Figure 1).

Nigel Chanter, chief operating officer of Perforce Software, said, "Our goal is to bring SCM to all enterprise contributors. Many of our customers (http://www. perforce. com/perforce/customers. html) use Perforce to manage development of their complete product lines, not just source code. Their developers are collaborating with artists, engineers, testers and technical writers to produce games (http://www. perforce. com/perforce/gamedev/index. html), electronic devices, software and web applications.

Image differencing supports most common image files, including TIFF, JPG and
GIF, and can be extended to support other image formats through the Qt API.

Improved Support for Distributed Development (http://www. perforce. com/perforce/products/p4p. html)
In addition, Perforce 2008.1 improves support for remote users. Enhancements to the Perforce Visual Client improve remote access to the Perforce Server by allowing users to work offline and to browse local files. To further speed remote access, the Perforce Proxy, a self-maintaining proxy server and the cornerstone of Perforce's distributed development solution, offloads file decompression to the client.

Availability & Pricing
Perforce 2008.1 is available now. Interested developers are invited to download and evaluate Perforce free from the Perforce website. This offer includes free technical support during evaluation.

Perforce pricing is all-inclusive; there are no add-on components that require licensing. End-user licenses for the complete solution, including one year of support and maintenance, start at $900 per seat; volume discounts are available. For additional price and license information, visit www. perforce. com.

About the Perforce SCM System
Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, is an award - winning tool that versions and manages source code and digital assets for enterprises large and small. Perforce is easy to install, learn and administer; seamlessly handles distributed development; and supports developers across a large number of platforms. Perforce ensures development integrity by grouping multi-file updates into atomic changes, enables concurrent development, and intelligently manages multiple software releases using its Inter-File Branching system.

About Perforce Software
Founded in 1995, Perforce Software Inc. develops, markets and supports Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System. Perforce
Software is headquartered in Alameda, Calif., and sells worldwide. The company has international operations in Europe, Japan and Australia. In addition to application software companies, Perforce customers represent a broad range of industries including game development, electronics, pharmaceutical and financial services.

Media Contact
Sheri Aguirre
Perforce Software
+1-503-673-0213

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Emergo Group Acquires UK-based Mediqol Ltd.; Greatly Expands Medical Device Consulting Presence in Europe

2011-09-02T22:41:00.000-07:00

Emergo Group Acquires UK-based Mediqol Ltd.; Greatly Expands Medical Device Consulting Presence in Europe

Medical device regulatory consulting firm Emergo Group Inc. has acquired Mediqol Ltd. based in Sheffield, England. The acquisition greatly expands the Emergo Group presence in Europe, enhancing the consultancy's ability to serve medical device clients in the United Kingdom and rest of Europe.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) February 4, 2010

Emergo Group Inc., a global medical device consulting (http://www. emergogroup. com) firm, has acquired Mediqol Ltd. based in Sheffield, England. Mediqol is UK’s largest privately owned medical device regulatory compliance consultancy. Both firms assist medical device manufacturers to obtain regulatory clearance to sell their products worldwide.

Over the past year, Emergo Group has expanded its European presence by opening an office in France in addition to its existing office in The Netherlands. With the Mediqol acquisition, Emergo Group now maintains three offices in Europe.

Emergo Group’s CEO, Rene van de Zande, notes: “The Mediqol consulting team is well respected in the UK with strong expertise in regulatory compliance for high risk medical devices. Their service approach providing assistance throughout the entire life-cycle of a medical device, from initial conception and product feasibility right through to clinical trials, regulatory approval and post-market surveillance, is very appealing to the clients we serve.”

The acquisition is part of Emergo Group’s long term strategy of becoming a “one stop” resource for international regulatory compliance for medical device and IVD companies (http://www. emergogroup. com/services-by-region) around the world. The consultancy has currently offices in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Japan, China and Australia, and a presence in India, South Korea and Russia.

Colin Rylett, Managing Director of Mediqol Ltd. notes: “Mediqol has a concentration of medical device clients in the UK who are eager to expand into international markets. We are pleased to have joined Emergo Group and look forward to providing a broader array of global consulting services to our combined client base.”

Mediqol Ltd has changed its name to Emergo UK Ltd and Mr. Rylett has taken on the position of Managing Director, Europe for the company.

Emergo Group assists medical device and IVD companies with international regulatory approvals, quality assurance, clinical trials and distribution consulting. The company has more than 1,200 medical device and IVD clients in 40 countries worldwide and maintains offices in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Emergo Group was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Beach Cities Pearlettes Hosts a ÂSisterÂs on StageÂ Winter Showcase

2011-09-02T15:48:00.000-07:00

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Beach Cities Pearlettes Hosts a ÂSisterÂs on StageÂ Winter Showcase

Members of the Beach Cities Pearlettes of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. presents ÂSisterÂs On StageÂ ~Winter Showcase ~on Saturday, January 8, 2005, at The Grand, 4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach CA. Tickets are $35 per person and includes lunch. The showcase will feature a presentation of eleven young girls, representing various schools and communities.

(PRWEB) November 19, 2004

The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. ~ Sigma Eta Zeta chapter invites the local community to celebrate Âbeauty in graceÂ as we spotlight the Beach Cities Pearlettes in their ÂSisters on StageÂ Winter Showcase. The Pearlettes are precious pre-school and elementary age girls (ages 4 -8) who desire to emulate Zeta's ideals of community service, friendship and elegance. The 11 girls who will be featured on that afternoon are charter members of the first and only Pearlette auxiliary in California. This showcase offers young girl's an opportunity to improve their self esteem, poise and communication skills as well as share their interests and talents. There is no competition involved. However, as a well-organized, quality program, this showcase is a good Âstarting placeÂ for developing pageantry presence and style.

The Pearlettes have volunteered in several community service projects including: Tassels for Teens Bike-a-thon and Fitness Walk, ÂSoul BowlÂ Canned Food Drive and an upcoming holiday reading festival. According to the chapter sponsor, Royetta Perry, ÂThese talented young ladies are leaders amongst their peers and excel academically, socially, and are in tune with their community needs. We are very proud of their accomplishments and are grateful for their commitment to the community and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.Â

Sigma Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered in April of 2001 in Long Beach, and consists of more than 25 women dedicated to addressing community concerns, youth mentoring and outreach, and providing charitable contributions.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 16, 1920 in Washington, D. C., on the belief that the social nature of sorority life should not overshadow the real mission of progressive organizations. The international organization has over 100,000 initiated members have given millions of voluntary hours to educate the public, provide scholarships, support organized charities and promote legislation for social and civic change. Zeta Phi Beta has over 700 chapters in the United States, Germany, Japan and the Caribbean. Visit www. zphib1920.org for more information on Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

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Innovative Youth Leadership Program Gets Ready to Kick Off Fourth Year

2011-08-30T01:27:00.000-07:00

Innovative Youth Leadership Program Gets Ready to Kick Off Fourth Year

The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program is now accepting applications for the 2006-2007 program. Students currently enrolled in high school in 2006 encourage to apply.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2006

The Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program, a leadership development program for high school students, is now accepting applications for its upcoming fourth year. The highly successful program, sponsored by the Nikkei Federation, is designed to train a future generation of leaders and inspire critical youth involvement in the Japanese American community.

The program consists of a series of active, engaging workshops on a variety of leadership topics. The workshops are lead by a group of community leaders from a variety of backgrounds and industries, and cover topics including effective presentation skills; assertiveness training; time management; networking; and career development.

“As college admissions and the job market become more demanding, it is essential for youth to develop important leadership skills that can help them succeed,” said Ann Masuda, Chair of the Rising Stars Program. “We’ve developed our curriculum to provide them with these skills, and teach them how to utilize them in a real-world environment.”

Along with an emphasis on leadership, the Rising Stars program also encourages its participants to increase their understanding of Japanese American culture and history, especially in the Little Tokyo community. Over the course of the five-month program, students also learn the value of community service and getting involved through volunteer work. Participants are required to practice their recently acquired skills to work together to plan, develop and implement a project to benefit the Japanese American community.

Over the first three years, over 60 participants have benefited from the unique leadership and community building curriculum offered by the Rising Stars program. Stacy Iwata, a participant in the first Rising Stars program, is one example of the program’s success.

“I learned a lot from my experience being a part of the Rising Stars,” said Iwata. “At first, I wasn’t really sure how learning about things like different styles of leadership was going to help me. To be honest, I thought it would just look good on my resume. But looking back, I think the program helped me in so many different ways. Not only was it a good chance to meet new people and develop my communication and leadership skills, but it also helped me realize the importance of our community, and how hard people work to keep the community together.”

Iwata, who is currently a sophomore at the University of California San Diego, is an active member of the Nikkei Student Union, and recently completed an eight-week Nikkei Community Internship at the Pacific Citizen, the semi-monthly publication of the Japanese American Citizens League.

“It’s great to hear about Stacy’s successes, as well as all of the great stories and positive feedback we’ve received from past Rising Stars participants,” said Bryan Takeda, President of the Nikkei Federation. “Through this program, we hope to create a future generation of successful leaders just like Stacy that are willing to dedicate the time and effort necessary to build and strengthen our community.”

Applications for the fourth Rising Stars Youth Leadership Program are now being accepted, and can be downloaded online at http://www. nikkeifederation. org/risingstars/ (http://www. nikkeifederation. org/risingstars/).

The Rising Stars Program sessions will be held on selected Saturdays from November 4, 2006 through March 31, 2007 at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles.

The program is limited to a maximum of 25 students. Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school, and in good academic standing. Applicants will be evaluated based on set criteria, including past involvement in volunteer or community activities and an interest in cultivating an ongoing relationship with the Japanese American community. Applications can be submitted via email, fax or postal mail, and must be postmarked by Friday, September 29th. The cost of the program is $100, which includes breakfast and lunch at all sessions.

Major sponsors for the Rising Stars program include Academy Escrow, Inc., Amplifon USA, David & Pearl Louie Foundation, Fukui Mortuary, Ito Farms, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, Richard Wong & Associates, Rafu Shimpo Foundation, San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center Athletics, the Pacific Bridge Companies, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd., UPS and media sponsor the Rafu Shimpo.

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, contact Bryan Takeda, President, Nikkei Federation, at (626) 396-9927.

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Key Asian Opinion Polls Now Available in English on Mansfield Foundation Website

2011-08-29T20:23:00.000-07:00

Key Asian Opinion Polls Now Available in English on Mansfield Foundation Website

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation today launched its Asian Opinion Poll Database, a treasure chest of policy-oriented opinion surveys conducted by major Asian news and polling agencies and previously unavailable in English. The database is a resource for researchers, journalists, Asia specialists and others who track trends in Northeast Asia and have not had these polls available in English until now.

Washington, D. C. (PRWEB) January 5, 2006

Researchers, journalists, Asia specialists and others who struggle to track trends in Northeast Asia now have available at their fingertips top-of-the-line results, in English, of public opinion surveys from Japan, Korea and China, thanks to a new resource on the website of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation.

The Mansfield Foundation has launched its Asian Opinion Poll Database, a treasure chest of policy-oriented public opinion surveys conducted by major Asian news and polling agencies and previously unavailable in English. The Foundation has translated and posted on its website (www. mansfieldfdn. org) the results of key surveys that focus on issues of salient importance to policy making and regional diplomacy, such as:

Public attitudes toward the United States, the U. S.-Japan alliance and other nations in Northeast Asia Perceptions of China’s rising power and potential North Korean threat Regional economic competition Domestic political trends Support for national governments and administrations

The Asian Opinion Poll Database currently features surveys conducted by the Nikkei Shimbun (Japan), Cabinet Office (Japan), Joong-Ang Ilbo (South Korea), and Dong-A Ilbo (South Korea). The Foundation plans to expand this list of participating media and polling agencies, to include a broad cross-section of organizations in Japan and South Korea as well as the People’s Republic of China. Over time, the surveys will be archived and commentary and analysis from prominent Asia experts will be added. The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership provided initial funding to create the database.

“In the course of our work to improve U. S. understanding of Asia, we discovered that there was no central site on the Internet where researchers, journalists and others could access English translations of public opinion surveys conducted in Japan, South Korea and to a lesser extent, China,” noted Weston S. Konishi, Mansfield Foundation director of programs. “We created the Asian Opinion Poll Database to provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ to polling data in English. Because there is no other research tool like it, we expect that the database will become a valued resource for tracking public opinion trends with important implications for U. S.-Asia relations and regional policymaking.”

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that promotes understanding and cooperation among the nations and peoples of Asia and the United States. The Foundation honors the late Mike Mansfield and his wife Maureen. Mansfield served as U. S. congressman from Montana, senate majority leader and U. S. ambassador to Japan. Maureen and Mike Mansfield’s values, ideals and vision for U. S.-Asia relations continue through the Foundation’s exchanges, dialogues, research and educational programs, which create networks among U. S. and Asian leaders, explore the underlying issues influencing public policies, and increase awareness about the nations and peoples of Asia. The Foundation has offices in Washington, D. C.; Tokyo, Japan; and Missoula, Montana.

CONTACT: Weston Konishi, Program Director

Mary-Jane Atwater, Communications Director

202-347-1994

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Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race For The Cure® Finds Passionate Partners in OKI Data Americas and Prohealth Physicians : Leading Printer Manufacturer to Provide the "Twin Sister" 1955 Pink Cadillac as Part of Its Color Me OKI Program along with a Tribute Artist at Hartford Event

2011-08-28T10:23:00.000-07:00

Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race For The Cure® Finds Passionate Partners in OKI Data Americas and Prohealth Physicians : Leading Printer Manufacturer to Provide the "Twin Sister" 1955 Pink Cadillac as Part of Its Color Me OKI Program along with a Tribute Artist at Hartford Event

The employees of OKI Data Americas, a leading printer manufacturer, in partnership with Prohealth, Connecticut’s leading primary care physician organization, are proud to support the Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race For The Cure® on Saturday, June 7th in Hartford Connecticut. Registration for the event is still open and donations can be made at www. komenct. org. On behalf of the Color Me OKI program, the “Twin Sister” 1955 Pink Cadillac will be on display as a Tribute Artist performs at the event from 7:00am – 12noon, while commemorative photos are provided to attendees in keepsake frames. The restored Cadillac symbolizes the process women must go through when rebuilding their mind, body and souls after battling breast cancer. Prohealth, which serves the medical needs of nearly 350,000 residents in Connecticut will educate the community on how its services can support, care for and educate citizens on breast cancer treatment.

MOUNT LAUREL, N. J. (PRWEB) June 2, 2008

This year, the race's honorary chairperson, Dr. Norma Gyle, Deputy Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health, will shine an even greater light on the devastation this disease causes within Connecticut. "Nearly 3,000 Connecticut people are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, giving our state the unpleasant distinction of ranking high on the list for incidence of breast cancer in the U. S.," said Ann Hogan, Chairperson of the Connecticut Race for the Cure.

"OKI Data Americas is proud to support the Susan G. Komen Connecticut Race for the Cure®. It is our hope that we can promote the warning signs of breast cancer and help prevent this life-threatening disease," said Stewart Krentzman, President and CEO of OKI Data Americas. "The passion and dedication the employees and I have for this cause is evident through our Color Me OKI program and driven by our commitment to support those fighting the disease.

The Color Me OKI (www. colormeoki. com) philanthropic program uniquely pairs vintage cars with live entertainment to help support and celebrate the strong women, family and friends that are fighting breast cancer. The personal program stays true to the company's passion for customer intimacy, which it does by engaging with customers on a one-on-one basis to understand their needs. OKI Data Americas (www. okidata. com), one of the leading printer manufacturers in the U. S., goes beyond traditional service to develop long term partnerships with each customer and make them feel like customers again.

The program supports the corporate philanthropic mission of Oki Electric Industry Company, Ltd., the Tokyo, Japan-based parent company of OKI Data Corporation, which is to undertake social contribution activities that help realize the genuine enrichment of society, and contribute to the quality of life for people around the world.

For more information on the 2008 Color Me OKI program and OKI Data Americas' partnership in passion on the drive to survive breast and colorectal cancers, please visit:

www. colormeoki. com

About OKI Data Americas, Inc.

OKI Data Americas Inc., headquartered in Mount Laurel, N. J., and a subsidiary of OKI Data Corporation of Japan, markets PC peripheral equipment and customized document management solutions under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, including digital color and monochrome printers, color and monochrome multifunction products and serial impact dot matrix printers, as well as a full line of options, accessories and consumables. OKI Data Americas takes a consultative approach to supporting every customer's needs and delivering individualized print solutions that optimize business performance. The company's innovative technology is backed by its parent company Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., a world leader in information processing systems, telecommunications and electronics and a $6.1 billion multinational corporation with headquarters in Tokyo. Keeping its customers needs top of mind, OKI Data Americas is ISO 9001:2000 certified and most products have earned the ENERGY STAR® certification.

About the Color Me OKI Philanthropic Program

The Color Me OKI philanthropic program was launched in April of 2007 after the employees of OKI Data Americas voted to adopt breast cancer as the company's leading philanthropic cause. The backbone of the program is the "Twin Sister," a 1955 Pink Cadillac Fleetwood that was personally restored by the company's CEO, Stewart Krentzman and his wife Bonnie. OKI Data Americas decided to pair the vintage vehicle with a Tribute Artist and took the program on the road supporting 21 breast cancer events, while taking photos of attendees and printing them on its digital color printers.

This year, the "Twin Sister" is joined by the 1950's Automotive Classic, the 1959 Pink Cadillac Series 62 Convertible, which has also been restored to support the fight against breast cancer. In 2008 the Color Me OKI philanthropic program is also supporting colorectal cancer prevention. The program is taking the one-of-a-kind 1992 "Spirit of America" neoclassic Corsair to colorectal cancer events in order to raise awareness of such a highly preventable disease. The Color Me OKI philanthropic program, using all three cars, which are owned and maintained by Stewart and Bonnie Krentzman, will continue to spread the message of hope and inspiration to those fighting both breast and colorectal cancers in 2008.

OKI, Reg. OKI Electric Industry Co., Ltd. ENERGY STAR Reg. T. M. U. S. EPA.

Simple and Effective Approach Announced for Improving B2B Sales Processes: saleskaizen. com

2011-08-28T05:53:00.000-07:00

Simple and Effective Approach Announced for Improving B2B Sales Processes: saleskaizen. com

B2B companies are searching for better ways to find more revene with fewer resources. A corporation in Atlanta will announce a new way of reaching this objective: The Sales Kaizen Event, based on the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. Teleseminar to be held Wed November 5, 2008, 3:00 pm Eastern. www. saleskaizen. com

Atlanta, Ga. (PRWEB) October 31, 2008

Frustrating economic conditions are forcing B2B companies to generate more revenue with even fewer resources.

The "Sales Kaizen Event," a new strategy for improving revenue performance, has been announced by Sales performance Consultants, Inc., a privately held company in Norcross, Ga.

"The time is right for improving sales and marketing processes" says Michael Webb, President of Sales Performance Consultants, Inc., and author of "Sales and Marketing the Six Sigma Way" (Kaplan Publishing, 2006).

"The language and culture of sales and marketing can now be fully connected to process improvement and process approaches," says Webb. "In fact, doing this correctly produces a result the whole company appreciates, and one the sales department absolutely loves."

Kaizen events are a short-term, focused project to measurably improve a process. Based on the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement, Kaizen events are popular in the U. S., because the results are often dramatic, immediate, and long-lived.

Previously, Kaizen events have been applied in manufacturing organizations rather than in sales. That's because cultural and functional barriers between departments tended to generate resistance.

"In challenging economic times like these, companies need new ideas on how to produce more revenue with fewer resources. They also need facts to make the right decisions. Sales Kaizen events are a powerful way to help them see a new and more productive path."

Sales Performance Consultants, Inc., will release details about how to conduct Sales Kaizen events in a free tele-seminar scheduled for next Wednesday, November 5, 2008

To learn more about Sales Kaizen Events and receive a detailed whitepaper and information about the upcoming tele-seminar, readers should visit www. saleskaizen. com.

Michael J. Webb, president and founder of Sales Performance Consultants, is the foremost expert on sales process improvement. Michael and his team have helped companies such as ThermoFisher Scientific, MAQUET, Marriott, Replicon, Accelerent, WaterFurnace, and many others to make their sales funnels flow faster through evidence-based approaches such as Lean and Six Sigma. Michael delivered the keynote address to the first two conferences ever held on applying Six Sigma to marketing and sales. He also has extensive sales training facilitation and field coaching experience with hundreds of salespeople and managers in the U. S. and Canada. Michael is the author of "Sales and Marketing the Six Sigma Way" (Kaplan, 2006) and numerous articles. You can reach him at (877) 784-6507 or mwebb@salesperformance. com.

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Antig Technology Announces New CEO and New Fuel Cell Product Lineup - Company to Show at FC Expo in Japan

2011-08-27T21:26:00.000-07:00

Antig Technology Announces New CEO and New Fuel Cell Product Lineup - Company to Show at FC Expo in Japan

Antig Technology, a leading fuel cell stack and solutions company based out of Taiwan, announced today that Brent McKendry has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Antig is currently working with number of partners who expect to release product to market in late 2008. Antig will unveil its complete 2008 fuel cell product lineup at "Hannover Messe 2008" in Germany - with fuel cell product for both small handhelds and larger generator applications.

Taipei, Taiwan (PRWEB) February 22, 2008

Antig Technology http://www. antig. com (http://www. antig. com), a leading fuel cell stack and solutions company based out of Taiwan, announced today that Brent McKendry has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Antig founder Bill Chen, who remains on Antig's Board of Directors.

McKendry brings with him more than 17 years of extensive experience in high tech growth industries and has an impressive track record of success with startup companies both in Taiwan and US. His prior experience included software developer Ulead Systems, internet postage company Stamps. com and Questerra, a data visualization company. McKendry originally comes from New Zealand and graduated from Victoria University, Wellington New Zealand. "Given his extensive experience working with early stage technology companies and the impressive track record in growing and expanding businesses, we are excited to have Brent join Antig's dedicated team. His deep expertise and leadership skills will allow us to accelerate our growth and help drive fuel cell commercialization," said Calvin Shu, Antig's Chairman of the Board.

"I am thrilled by the opportunity to lead an exciting and passionate team forward as we take fuel cell technologies to the broader market. Antig's proprietary H2PowerChipTM stack design represents a significant improvement over existing technologies and one that we are sure will lead to greater fuel cell adoption - something that will benefit all fuel cell companies and renew faith in the industry," said McKendry.

McKendry added, "Antig's customers are system makers or companies looking to market and sell their own fuel cell systems. With manufacturing partnerships in Taiwan and China, we are able to help these companies more cost effectively bring fuel cell products to market. This is done by providing ready-made 'white-box' solutions, or made to order custom solutions designed for a specific type of application. Antig can also help fuel cell companies lower costs by providing core stack technology as well as access to an entire fuel cell component supply chain."

Antig is currently working with number of partners who expect to release the product to market in late 2008. Antig will unveil its complete 2008 fuel cell product lineup at "Hannover Messe" in Germany (April 21-25), Demonstration units will be on display at Fuel Cell Expo in Japan (February 27-29, Booth # 5-2).

Media Contact :
Linnet Tsai
886. 2. 2796 2589 ext 122
Linnet @ antig. com

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Good. iWare Releases Update to its GoodReader File Viewer for iPhone

2011-08-26T12:32:00.000-07:00

Good. iWare Releases Update to its GoodReader File Viewer for iPhone

Good. iWare announces the latest version of its GoodReader file viewer application for iPhone and iPod Touch, which includes "PDF Reflow" - the most anticipated feature for PDF file readers.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) December 10, 2009

Good. iWare (http://www. goodreader. net) announces the latest version of its GoodReader file viewer application for iPhone and iPod Touch, which includes "PDF Reflow" - the most anticipated feature for PDF file readers. A beta of the PDF Reflow feature was available in the previous version, and the final release of it is included in the newest version along with other improvements.

While this version of GoodReader continues to improve the ability for iPhone and iPod Touch users to open and view very large PDF and TXT files, the most notable feature that sets it apart even further from competing apps is PDF Reflow. With this release, GoodReader has become the first app of its kind to implement this long sought-after feature.

Anybody who has ever attempted to view a large PDF file on the small screen of an iPhone device knows how difficult it is to navigate because text can't be rearranged and the user must scroll left and right to read a paragraph that is wider than the screen. With GoodReader's PDF Reflow, text is extracted from a PDF page (stripping out pictures) and displayed as a simple TXT file. GoodReader eliminates annoying page margins and offers word-wrapping and formatting features such as font size and text color.

Unlike other types of apps that offer PDF Reflow, GoodReader delivers reflowing without any steps required to pre-convert PDFs on the PC prior to syncing to GoodReader. Finally, users can easily switch back and forth between the original page with pictures and the reflowed text.

GoodReader is known as the top document reader for viewing and navigating large PDF documents on an iPhone. Besides its text search capability, another key GoodReader feature is active hyperlinks, which enable users to more easily navigate within the document or launch a linked document or website. This feature makes GoodReader an even better choice for those who browse large technical documents.

GoodReader also simplifies reading large TXT documents with its Auto-scroll feature, which offers variable speed controls to make reading the document an easy hands-off operation.

File sharing and management has been improved in this newest release with the ability to Zip / Unzip files. It also now provides access to MobileMe iDisk, box. net, MyDisk. se, and many other file-storage servers for both downloading and uploading files.

About GoodReader
GoodReader has experienced a tremendous amount of success since the launch of its previous version. It was recently ranked #1 among all "Paid Apps" in Japan, and was ranked #1 or #2 in the "Productivity Paid Apps" category in the USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Canada and France.

Powered by its own viewing engine, GoodReader is ideal for viewing:
very large PDFs (fast opening, password protected files, revolutionary 50x zoom) very large TXT files (fast opening, no zooming or left/right scrolling required, user-selectable font and font-size, all text encodings known to iPhone OS (including Unicode and Asian languages text encodings) high-resolution pictures, with an included slideshow mode

GoodReader is regularly priced at US$4.99 in Apple's App Store (iTunes Store), but is available for a limited time at only US$.99.

About Good. iWare
Good. iWare is an international team of software developers focused on creating quality mobile applications for the iPhone. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www. goodreader. net (http://www. goodreader. net).

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Latest Poll Indicates 2000-Election Supporters Abandoning Bush at Rapid Rate

2011-08-26T04:03:00.000-07:00

Latest Poll Indicates 2000-Election Supporters Abandoning Bush at Rapid Rate

Survey shows global events dramatically impacting image of incumbent U. S. President.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) July 29, 2004

George W. Bush will need to mount a valiant effort by November if he expects to recapture many formerly loyal supporters who currently favor Democratic candidate John F. Kerry in the 2004 presidential election, according to a poll released today by an independent, global market-research company.

The World PollÂ® survey, completed last week by Seattle-based GMI Inc., surveyed 1,000 media-informed individuals via the Internet in each of the worldÂs leading G8 economic nations*. Questions were designed to solicit opinions on numerous topical issues and critical global events. GMI World Poll surveys use fully profiled double opt-in panels from more than 500 global sources to help achieve 97-percent accuracy in their statistical results.

GMIÂs most recent World Poll indicates that only about 75 percent of Bush voters from the 2000 election still support the president. It shows that Kerry, conversely, has the support of more than 85 percent of those who favored former Vice President Al Gore four years ago. And, perhaps as significant, about 14 percent of 2000 Bush voters remain undecided about this yearÂs election while 10 percent of previous Gore voters have not yet made up their minds.

One of the pollÂs key findings is that military activities in Iraq and the Bush AdministrationÂs ongoing global war on terrorism Â not domestic issues such as economic health and campaign exposure Â are at the core of President BushÂs eroding base of loyal voters.

To that end, approximately 90 percent of these Kerry Âcross-oversÂ cite a lack of current global governmental leadership and dissatisfaction with the Bush AdministrationÂs stance on the Iraq War as reasons for abandoning the president in this yearÂs election.

"It is clear that international affairs such as the U. S. policy in Iraq and the use of U. S. military force in the Middle East could tip the outcome of the 2004 election either way," said Princeton University Professor Douglas S. Massey with the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. "One terrorist event could swing the election in Bush's favor, but continued conflict and additional dead U. S. soldiers in Iraq could swing the election in Kerry's favor."

ÂThis survey is fascinating because it violates all our conventional wisdom of what impacts an incumbentÂs image during the election year,Â commented Dr. Mitch Eggers, chief operating officer at GMI. Eggers, a world-class demographer, develops the GMI World Polls.

Eggers added that this yearÂs presidential-election voters, unlike others in recent American history, might base their decisions on more than just a healthy or resurging economy and wide spread television ad buys.

ÂThe poll also uncovered some interesting differences in support for President Bush between Americans and non-Americans,Â stated Eggers. According to the poll, 47 percent of surveyed Americans believe President Bush is an effective global leader while samples from other countries overwhelmingly think Bush has failed in this role. In fact, 92 percent of French citizens and 88 percent of Germans disapprove of the presidentÂs international leadership capabilities.

The role that the news media play in forming public opinion of President Bush and how those opinions differ between the U. S. and other G8 countries are also addressed by the GMI World Poll. On average, the perception of U. S.-media bias among Americans appears to be fairly minimal, with most believing coverage to be either balanced or only somewhat biased in its approach.

But when examining likely voters along each party line, some distinct differences emerge. For example, 82 percent of confirmed Bush voters feel the U. S. media is somewhat or extremely biased against the president while only 19 percent of likely Kerry supporters believe the same bias is true.

In other countries, such as Canada, surveyed individuals perceive the U. S.-media bias in much the same way. Almost 50 percent of Kerry supporters in Canada feel the U. S. media is either somewhat biased or extremely positive toward Bush while 62 percent of Canadian Bush supporters believe the U. S. media is somewhat biased or extremely negatively in their coverage of the incumbent president.

Interestingly, when other countries examined their own media biases as it relates to the 2004 U. S. presidential election, a significantly different opinion was expressed. For example, people from the United Kingdom who support Kerry feel reporting in their region is either balanced and accurate (34 percent) or biased negatively (40 percent) toward Bush. But 66 percent of those who support Bush feel reporting in the UK is largely negatively against the president.

In addition, Russian samples perceive a major bias against Bush among their own media, no matter which U. S. presidential candidate they happened to support.

Results of both GMI World Poll surveys Â the first was completed in June Â are available in their entirety at the following Web site: http://worldpoll. com (http://worldpoll. com). Upon request, GMI will provide media with comprehensive World Poll survey results cross-tabulated by variables such as age, gender, geographic region, and where applicable, race and ethnicity.

*G8 nations are the world's major industrial democracies, including Canada, France, Germany, China, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Political questions in China we omitted.

About GMI World Poll

GMI World Poll is an accurate and fast means to gather international opinions about topical issues and critical global events. Real-time results are available electronically in as little as 24 hours. GMI World Poll is the only survey that polls global opinions in real time, on-line, and with statistically accurate results. Targeted for users worldwide, GMI World Poll is the ideal survey for immediate opinion polling about key issues or events, such as elections, war, terrorism, global economy, obesity, global warming, to name a few. More information on GMI World Poll is available at http://worldpoll. gmi-mr. com (http://worldpoll. gmi-mr. com).

About GMI

GMI provides e-Business solutions for market research. The companyÂs advanced software, global panels, and service bureau capabilities are built around a deep competence in conducting multi-country research using a Net-centric approach to data collection. With operations on four continents, GMI is the partner of choice for conducting global market research at the speed of the

Internet. More information on GMI is available at http://www. gmi-mr. com (http://www. gmi-mr. com).

Basis Technology and BrightPlanet Deliver Multilingual Deep Web Search to the U. S Government

2011-08-25T18:39:00.000-07:00

Basis Technology and BrightPlanet Deliver Multilingual Deep Web Search to the U. S Government

Basis Technology®, the leader in multilingual information retrieval software, and BrightPlanet® Corporation (www. brightplanet. com), the leader in Deep Web document harvest and analysis, have signed an agreement to provide multilingual Deep Web search capabilities to a U. S. Government agency in support of national security objectives.

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) September 9, 2005

Basis Technology® (www. basistech. com), the leader in multilingual information retrieval software, and BrightPlanet® Corporation (www. brightplanet. com), the leader in Deep Web document harvest and analysis, have signed an agreement to provide multilingual Deep Web search capabilities to a U. S. Government agency in support of national security objectives.

BrightPlanet has licensed Basis TechnologyÂs Rosette Linguistics Platform® (RLP) for integration into its Deep Query Manager™ (DQM), a deep navigational search engine to assist the Intelligence Community in conducting multilingual searches and document harvests. This agreement enables BrightPlanet to market their information automation technology to more segments of the commercial and government marketplaces. BrightPlanetÂs DQM is an automated search platform that ÂharvestsÂ from search engines, directories and databases as it scours the Deep Web and the surface web.

Duncan Witte, President and COO of BrightPlanet, said, ÂBasis TechnologyÂs linguistic software was the perfect fit for our Deep Query Manager. Its ability to quickly pinpoint key data within large repositories of foreign language documents and databases was a perfect match for the needs of our U. S. Government and commercial clients.Â

Rosette enhances information retrieval applications by providing in-depth linguistic analysis of Asian, Middle Eastern, and European text. Each analyzer incorporates knowledge of the nuances of each language, enabling applications such as DQM to deliver reliable, accurate search results. For example, RLP identifies individual words for languages such as Japanese that do not use spaces between words; breaks compound words into their individual components; and identifies parts-of-speech such as verbs and adjectives. BrightPlanet has licensed all language modules of the Rosette Linguistics Platform.

ÂThis technology integration highlights the strengths of Rosette and our ability to provide customized solutions to the defense and intelligence community,Â said Carl Hoffman, CEO of Basis Technology. ÂA truly multilingual Deep Web search technology is a powerful tool that can meet the unprecedented information retrieval challenges facing our governments today.Â

About Basis Technology

Basis Technology provides software solutions for multilingual text mining and information retrieval applications. The companyÂs Rosette Linguistics Platform® is a suite of high-performance, high-reliability, interoperable software components designed for applications that analyze and process all the worldÂs languages.

Top-tier software vendors, content providers, and multilingual enterprises rely on Basis TechnologyÂs solutions for Unicode compliance, language identification, multilingual search, normalization, transliteration, and entity extraction. Clients include industry leaders Cisco, Convera, Endeca, Google, Hewlett-Packard, L. L. Bean, Microsoft, Oracle/PeopleSoft, SAS, Siebel Systems, Symantec and Verity. Government contractors include BBN, CACI, Lockheed Martin, MITRE, Northrop Grumman, and SAIC, as well as U. S., UK, and Japanese government agencies.

Company headquarters are in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with branch offices in San Francisco, California; Herndon, Virginia; and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit www. basistech. com or call (800) 697-2062.

About BrightPlanet Corporation

BrightPlanet Corporation is the leader in deep document content and the development of innovative ways to efficiently search, monitor and manage all Internet and internal content. BrightPlanet offers unique, patented technologies for discovery, harvest, management, aggregation, qualification and classification of document information. BrightPlanetÂs customers include U. S. Government and international agencies, as well as leading commercial enterprises.

Offices are in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; New York, New York; and Washington, D. C. For more information about BrightPlanet and the Deep Query Manager™, visit the BrightPlanet website at www. brightplanet. com, or call (877) 376-3762.

For more information:

Stacy Pantazopoulos

Basis Technology Corp.

(617) 386-7173

Press@basistech. com

Bryan Bjerke

BrightPlanet Corp.

(605) 331-6012

Bryan@brightplanet. com

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UK Travel to Take Off Under New Visa Rules, Says STA Travel

2011-08-25T08:34:00.000-07:00

UK Travel to Take Off Under New Visa Rules, Says STA Travel

THE loosening of working holiday rules in the UK has been welcomed by a leading youth travel company which says it will boost interest in long haul travel for young adventurers. STA Travel says the legislative changes would allow 18-30 year old Australians to work and holiday in Britain for up to two years - a year more than the previous scheme - and would provide further incentive for Aussies to head off to the UK.

Melbourne, Vic (PRWEB) November 12, 2008

THE loosening of working holiday rules in the UK has been welcomed by a leading youth travel company which says it will boost interest in long haul travel for young adventurers.

STA Travel said the legislative changes would allow 18-30 year old Australians to work and holiday in Britain for up to two years - a year more than the previous scheme - and would provide further incentive for Aussies to head off to the UK.

The new 'Tier 5' Youth Mobility visas will also cost less, at just around half the original cost, and for the first time travellers will have no time restriction on how long they work whilst on holidays.

Managing Director of STA Travel, David Burns, said the company presently sent approximately 30,000 students and young professionals on working holidays each year, and expected that number to rise under the new visa legislation.

"This new visa structure is fantastic for young Australians. They can now work longer and see more of the world while they build their resumes and make lasting connections with the destinations they visit,'' Mr Burns said.

Under this new visa scheme, young Australians will now be able to work in any field, except that of a professional sportsperson, set up a business or work as a Doctor in Training.

The scheme is also valid to travellers from New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

For more information on STA Travel's extensive range of working holidays visit www. statravel. com. au or drop into your nearest STA Travel store.

Media enquiries to:
Eva Kulma
Marketing Communications Coordinator - STA Travel
Phone: 03 8417 6927
Email: ekulma @ statravel. com. au

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Adoption Network Law Center Employee Recognized by RESOLVE

2011-08-24T13:14:00.000-07:00

Adoption Network Law Center Employee Recognized by RESOLVE

Ellen Edman, Adoption Advisor at Adoption Network Law Center, is being nationally recognized having been nominated for a special award. Every year, the National Infertility Association, RESOLVE, presents national and regional awards to medical professionals and leaders in infertility treatment and advocacy.

Lake Forest, CA (PRWEB) October 14, 2007

Ellen Edman, Adoption Advisor at Adoption Network Law Center, is being nationally recognized having been nominated for a special award. Every year, the National Infertility Association, RESOLVE, recognizes medical professionals and leaders in infertility treatment and advocacy leaders and presents national and regional awards.

This year, the awards will be presented at the First Annual Los Angeles Night of Hope Awards Gala held at the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Gardens at the California State University Long Beach on November 8.

Having been instrumental in educating and building hundreds of families throughout the United States, Ellen has been nominated as a "Star of RESOLVE". This award recognizes an individual who has provided compassion and service to those seeking family building options. Mrs. Edman "... feels truly blessed to be able to work with families struggling with infertility and present them with options to help build their families through the miracle of adoption. To be recognized on this level is such an honor."

According to attorney and owner of Adoption Network Law Center, Kristin A. F. Yellin "As a team, our greatest satisfaction comes from helping build loving families. To all of us here, nothing is more rewarding than helping to create a family through adoption and having an employee recognized for her extraordinary work is actually a compliment to us all. We are honored and fortunate to have Ellen as such an integral part of our team here at ANLC."

Adoption Network Law Center is a professional law corporation providing quality domestic newborn adoption services to Adoptive Parents. ANLC's adoption services are nurturing and loving, and help guide and support Adoptive Parents and Birth Parents through the adoption process with integrity & complete support.

For information: http://www. adoptionnetwork. com (http://www. adoptionnetwork. com) or
Contact: aprilc@adoptionnetwork. com
Phone: 800-367-2367

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Piribo: New Publication Announcement, Health Care Equipment & Supplies

2011-08-23T22:38:00.000-07:00

Piribo: New Publication Announcement, Health Care Equipment & Supplies

Piribo, the online destination for business intelligence for the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, has now added a new report called “Health Care Equipment & Supplies - Global Industry Guid”. http://www. piribo. com/publications/healthcare_market/health_care_equipment_supplies. html

(PRWEB) August 20, 2006

This Health Care Equipment & Supplies Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the health care equipment & supplies industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis

Highlights

Detailed information is included on market size, measured by both value and volume.

Market shares are covered by manufacturer and by brand, including private label.

Distribution channels are also analysed.

Scope

Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and segmentation Provides textual analysis of the industry's prospects, competitive landscape and leading companies Covers Global, European, Asia-Pacific & 11 individual country markets Includes a five-year forecast of the industry Reasons to Purchase

Spot future trends and developments Inform your business decisions Add weight to presentations and marketing materials Save time carrying out entry-level research

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Global Health Care Equipment & Supplies

Chapter 3 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In Asia-Pacific

Chapter 4 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In Europe

Chapter 5 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In Belgium

Chapter 6 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In Canada

Chapter 7 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In China

Chapter 8 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In France

Chapter 9 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In Germany

Chapter 10 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In Italy

Chapter 11 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In Japan

Chapter 12 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In Spain

Chapter 13 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In The Netherlands

Chapter 14 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In The United Kingdom

Chapter 15 Health Care Equipment & Supplies In The United States

Chapter 16 Company Profiles

Chapter 17 Appendix

“Health Care Equipment & Supplies - Global Industry Guid” is available from Piribo. For more information go to: http://www. piribo. com/publications/healthcare_market/health_care_equipment_supplies. html (http://www. piribo. com/publications/healthcare_market/health_care_equipment_supplies. html)

Piribo Product ID: DAT523

About Piribo.

Piribo (http://www. piribo. com (http://www. piribo. com)) is a UK-based independent online store supplying business information on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The website now carries over 3,800 English language titles including, market reports, studies and books and is the UK’s largest online biopharma information store. Subscribers receive a free monthly newsletter and email alerts on new titles in their areas of interest. The company was established in 2004.

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HansaWorld Joins Forum Nokia Enterprise Zone

2011-08-23T08:26:00.000-07:00

HansaWorld Joins Forum Nokia Enterprise Zone

Application Developer Receives Specialized Nokia Marketing Support and Access to Business Development Opportunities

Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) January 16, 2006

HansaWorld, a leading integrated business software developer, today announced that it has become a member of the Forum Nokia PRO Enterprise Zone, a support program for software developers that want to work more closely with Nokia Enterprise Solutions, the arm of Nokia helping businesses and institutions worldwide improve performance through extended mobility. As a member of the PRO Enterprise Zone, HansaWorld will receive exclusive technical, business development and marketing support enabling it to engage Nokia Enterprise Solutions and its customers with offerings that complement Nokia’s enterprise product line.

The PRO Enterprise Zone program will promote application and solution development for Nokia Series 80- and S60-based business range devices. To qualify for the program, developer companies must have experience in developing enterprise grade business solutions and demonstrated capabilities in the enterprise market in addition to demonstrated Nokia competencies.

PRO Enterprise Zone members will receive regional Nokia Enterprise Solutions business development and marketing support, enhanced opportunities for product loans and exclusive previews of Nokia Enterprise Solutions roadmaps.

By becoming an Enterprise Zone member, HansaWorld will experience a strong working relationship with the Enterprise Solutions business unit that will help the company optimize its solutions for Nokia's enterprise phones and ensure close integration of its software with Nokia’s devices.

"Providing our customers with true real-time access to their corporate data is a top priority for us. The ability for business managers to be in control, anywhere, is quickly becoming a standard and close cooperation with Nokia lets HansaWorld be among the definers of this new service," said Karl Bohlin, HansaWorld's managing director.

HansaWorld Enterprise is one of the broadest ERP and CRM suites on the market, with a wide variety of functions that make it suitable for most businesses. Available now on the Nokia 9300 smartphone and Nokia 9500 Communicator, HansaWorld Business Organizer provides real-time access to all parts of the suite, not only for reporting, but also for updating information.

“This product is a breakthrough in mobile computing," says Karl Bohlin. "Users are no longer hampered by slow synchronizations of limited parts of corporate data. With the HansaWorld Business Organizer you have your company at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere,” he adds.

HansaWorld targets small and medium companies globally with its integrated business software bringing together financials, ERP, CRM, e-Business, retail, production and hotel management functions. Similarly to PC, Mac, Linux or Pocket PC, HansaWorld Enterprise also runs in full functionality on Symbian-powered Nokia Series 80 businessphones.

The Forum Nokia PRO Enterprise Zone program was developed by Forum Nokia, Nokia’s global developer support program as part of its Forum Nokia PRO membership offering. Launched in 2004, Forum Nokia PRO has enlisted more than 400 advanced developer companies.

About Nokia Enterprise Solutions

Enterprise Solutions is dedicated to improving the performance of businesses and institutions by extending their use of mobility from mobile devices for voice and basic data to secure mobile access to and use of their content and applications. Available solutions range from business-optimized mobile devices for end users to a broad portfolio of IP network perimeter security gateways and mobile connectivity offerings. These solutions include mobile email and Internet, virtual private networks, or VPNs, and firewalls, all designed to help companies mobilize their workforces while ensuring the security and reliability of their networks.

About Forum Nokia

Nokia's global developer community, Forum Nokia, connects developers to tools, technical information, support, and distribution channels they can use to build and market applications around the globe. From offices in the U. S., Europe, Japan, China, and Singapore, Forum Nokia provides technical and business development support to developers and operators to assist them in achieving their goal of successfully launching applications and services to consumers and enterprises.

About HansaWorld

HansaWorld provides integrated business solutions including financials, ERP, CRM, e-Business, retail and production. Currently the group employs around 300 people in a strong network of daughter companies and distribution partners in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. HansaWorld products are available in 24 languages and for all major operating systems.

Siim Mannik

Head of Communications, HansaWorld

Skype siimmannik

Phone +3725182962

Www. hansaworld. com

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IT4profit Enables Trading Partners to Automate Product Catalog Information Exchange

2011-08-22T19:25:00.000-07:00

IT4profit Enables Trading Partners to Automate Product Catalog Information Exchange.

IT4profit Ltd., a distribution channels solutions provider, has successfully implemented RosettaNetÂs Partner Interface ProcessÂ® (PIPÂ®) 2A1Â® Distribute Product Catalogue Information, between the trading supply-chain partners, Intel and ASBIS, and tied in with their back-end systems.

(PRWEB) May 5, 2004

The purpose of the PIP 2A1 implementation is to automate the push of product catalog information from Intel, an manufacturer, to ASBIS, a distributor, and to move from the manual (BDE) price list to automatic price list exchange.

The exchange of multiple transactions lowers costs by reducing keystrokes, errors, and the effort to publish and maintain product sales information and enables ASBIS to effectively manage the procurement of items from Intel.

ÂWe have to be a forward thinking company,Â said Sergey Kostevich, President of ASBIS. ÂBusiness today is becoming more complex and more dynamic. We must have visibility and velocity in our transactions with suppliers and customers.Â

Before deploying PIP 2A1, IT4profit Ltd. enabled ASBIS to implement various PIPs from RosettaNetÂs Order Management cluster. Previously, the collaboration between Intel and ASBIS required a multilevel manual procurement process. This B2B integration streamlined order management processes between the trading partners and delivered value to ASBISÂ customers through reduced response time.

Like many other companies, ASBIS did not have the internal expertise to support the RosettaNet PIP implementations with Intel. IT4profit assisted ASBIS to become the first Intel distributor in Europe, the second worldwide, to become RosettaNet compliant by providing the technology platform and technical support.

About RosettaNet

RosettaNet is a non-profit consortium dedicated to the collaborative development and rapid deployment of open, Internet-based business standards that align processes within the global trading network. More than 500 multinational and regional companies in the information technology, electronic components, semiconductor manufacturing and telecommunications industries participate in RosettaNetÂs strategic standards and services development. Fortune 1000 companies worldwide have implemented RosettaNet standards, conducting B2B operations that value billions in annual revenues.

RosettaNet is one of the industry's most ambitious standards implementation efforts spanning the globe. To date, the consortium has established several regional affiliate organizations Â in the Americas, China, Europe, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan Â giving a voice to various business economies seeking to adopt and influence RosettaNet's global standards. Information on RosettaNetÂs worldwide activities, including a complete list of member companies and participating organizations, is available at www. rosettanet. org. RosettaNet is a subsidiary of the Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC).

About Intel Corp.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www. intel. com/pressroom (http://www. intel. com/pressroom).

About ASBIS Enterprises Ltd.

ASBIS (www. asbis. com) is a multinational distributor for Seagate, Intel and Maxtor with offices throughout Eastern Europe, the Middle East, the Netherlands and Ireland. ASBIS is one of the most dynamic companies in the Central European region. The company serves over 6000 active customers via 3 distribution centres and 21 local warehouses across its regions.

About IT4profit Ltd.

IT4profit Ltd. (www. it4profit. com) is a solutions provider focused on delivering value to all participants in the IT distribution channel. IT4profitÂs business consultants and developers have extensive knowledge and experience in the complexities of international IT distribution, RosettaNet protocols, and supply chain e-business solutions.

CimQuest Launches Global Compliance Alliance(tm): An Organization Dedicated to Providing Compliance Solutions to FDA Regulated Companies Worldwide

2011-08-22T16:51:00.000-07:00

CimQuest Launches Global Compliance Alliance(tm): An Organization Dedicated to Providing Compliance Solutions to FDA Regulated Companies Worldwide

CimQuest, leaders in systems regulatory compliance, announces the launch of the Global Compliance AllianceÂ, an organization dedicated to providing compliance solutions for FDA Regulated companies worldwide.

(PRWEB) November 23, 2002

For Immediate Release

For Further Information Contact:

Philip D. Clark

610-873-0525

Pdclark@cimquest. com

Steven Swartz

Julian Stevens Communications

978-524-7800 x 12

Steven@julianstevens. com

Newark, DE (11/18/02) Â CimQuest, leaders in systems regulatory compliance, announces the launch of the Global Compliance AllianceÂ, an organization dedicated to providing compliance solutions for FDA Regulated companies worldwide.

According to Franklin A. Kurtz, CimQuest President and CEO, ÂThe unique Global Compliance AllianceÂ has been established in several key markets around the world. We now have partnerships with leading compliance solutions companies in France, Germany and Japan. We are anticipating signing up a company in China, which today is the worldÂs 7th largest market for validation and quality services,Â he said.

ÂThe need for this kind of support,Â explained Mr. Kurtz, Âbecame evident in providing

Compliance services for major FDA regulated companies. The most important companies in the industry span many continents and countries. As a global approach to manufacturing standards is implemented in most of these locations, the need for worldwide compliance was obvious.

ÂThe CimQuest Global Compliance AllianceÂ organization will be adding strategic business partners within the next year,Â Mr. Kurtz continued, Âwith the latest focus on the United Kingdom. The Global Compliance AllianceÂ organization is now in place, offering FDA Regulated companies an experienced staff of over 350 consultants worldwide with a consistency that is unmatched by any single compliance solution provider.Â

Through a unique blend of experienced, qualified, professionals, CimQuest, Inc. is recognized as an industry leader in computer systems validation support and quality services to the regulated industries. CimQuest provides intensive, global support to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries with expertise in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), 21 CFR Part 11 Assessments and Remediation, and FDA cGxP regulations. Customers and projects circle the globe, with main emphasis on Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Visit CimQuestÂs website at www. cimquest. com to learn more about CimQuest and its Global Compliance Alliance(tm) organization.

URBAN OASIS - Create Your Own At-Home Spa Experience With A Little Help From Body Systems

2011-08-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

URBAN OASIS - Create Your Own At-Home Spa Experience With A Little Help From Body Systems

URBAN OASIS...Create Your Own At-Home Spa Experience With A Little Help From Body Systems

Rapid City, SD (PRWEB) October 19, 2004

Between work, working out, spending time with your new beau and catching up with the girls, you are in some serious need of ÂmeÂ time. While a trip to your favorite day spa is just what the doctor ordered, youÂre booked solid for weeks. WhatÂs a girl to do? DonÂt fret. Simply lock the door, dim the lights and let Body Systems help you create your own urban oasis.

As a supplier of custom exotic treatments to top spas, Body Systems' spa products can transport anyone to a relaxing paradise. From body scrubs to soaps, to moisturizers to masks, Body Systems offers a comprehensive collection of personal toiletries that use only the finest natural ingredients and are made-to-order. HereÂs a sampling:

Â Feng Shui Travel Candles - Before drawing a warm bath, light one of Body Systems Feng Shui Travel Candles to create a peaceful ambience. Made with 100 percent soy wax - which burns longer & cleaner - these 4 oz. travel candles are available in Water (inspiration & creativity, ocean scent), Wood (communication, pine/cedar scent), Fire (intimacy & friendly energy, cinnamon), Earth (nurturing & caring energy, earthy musk), Metal (sharpness of mind & wealth, unisex/clean scent). SRP: $5.49 each.

Â Bath Fizz - Create a relaxing, fragrant bath experience with Body Systems Bath Fizz. Combining Epsom salts to relieve tired, aching muscles along with sweet almond oil to moisturize the skin, Bath Fizz will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Our favorite flavors: CrÃ¨me Brulee, Ocean Breeze and Raspberry. To use: simply pour into a warm bath and the fizz will start to dissolve creating a beautiful, scent-filled tub. SRP: $5.50 for 4 oz. jar. Other flavors include Lavender, Georgia Peach, Sleeping Angels, Mandarin Bamboo and Mango. Larger sizes available.

Â Bath Salts - Body SystemsÂ specially formulated Bath Salts can be added to bath water or used for a great pedicure soak. Using a mixture of sea salts, Epsom salts and baking soda, youÂll be able to relieve aching muscles and rebalance the entire body. Our favorite flavors: Japanese Green Tea and Hawaiian Red. SRP: $6.75 for 6 oz. bottle. Other flavors include Cactus/Avocado, Coconut, Lavender, Tropical Rain Forest, Pomegranate, Red Clover Tea, Sleeping Angels, White Tea & Ginger and Unscented. Larger sizes

Available.

Â Sugar Scrubs - The entire body should be exfoliated once or twice per week but even a quick 5 minute scrub per day is healthy and helpful. Use Body Systems Sugar Scrubs to remove dry, dead skin. Choose from Mandarin Sugar Scrub, Margarita Salt/Sugar Scrub, Cappuccino Sugar Scrub or Fig & Vanilla Sugar Scrub. SRP: $12.50 for 10 oz. jar. Other flavors include Chocolate, Grapefruit Citrus, Green Tea, Mango, Island, Peppermint, Pumpkin Pie, Pomegranate, Ocean Blue, CrÃ¨me Brulee and Sand & Sea. Larger sizes available. Follow up your scrub with one of Body SystemsÂ great Whipped Butter CrÃ¨mes, including Pink Posh Butter CrÃ¨me, Mango Butter CrÃ¨me and Mediterranean Fig CrÃ¨me. SRP: $5.25 for 2 oz. jar. Other flavors include Pink Grapefruit and Cotton Candy. Larger sizes available.

Body Systems' products are available at select spas & specialty locations including, Le Spa Blue (Montgomery, AL), DÂLush (San Diego, CA), Puur Spa (San Diego, CA), Star Boutique (Hollywood, FL), New Youth Medical Spa (Savannah, GA), Bath & Body Oasis (Waikolola, HI), Body Elements (Peoria, IL), Redz Design Studio (Hays, KS), SpaWish (Mount Laurel, NJ), ItÂs Your Nature (Brooklyn, NY), Bathhouse at Mandalay Bay (Las Vegas, NV), BoydÂs (Rapid City, SD), and Koffee Day Spa (Dallas, TX) among others.

To view the entire collection, please visit www. body-systems. net.

Created by Teri Patterson in January 2001, Body Systems produces spa and bath products including soaps, lotions, masks, body scrubs and a full line of luxurious personal toiletries. The company utilizes the finest natural ingredients to produce fresh products that are made-to-order.

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Global Heat Exchangers Market to Cross $12.7 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

Global Heat Exchangers Market to Cross $12.7 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

With mainstay segments flaunting a broad base, the global heat exchangers market is set to thrive on replacement demand emerging from frequent upgrades and technology attunements. On the end-use front, the industry is witnessing a rapid shuffling of shares with emerging applications in environmental remediation, propped by tightening legislation, increasingly outnumbering the traditional applications within chemical, fuel processing, and power generation sectors. Rising energy prices are expected to be among the major drivers of heat exchanger market growth in the near future.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 22, 2008

Global heat exchangers market (http://www. strategyr. com/Heat_Exchangers_Market_Report. asp) is projected to cross $12.7 billion by 2012. Europe representing the largest heat exchangers market, is estimated to account for a share of over 36% in 2008, and is forecast to cross US$4.5 billion by 2012. Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing heat exchangers market, exhibiting a compounded annual growth rate of 4.8% over the period 2000-2010.

Shell and tube heat exchangers market (http://www. strategyr. com/Heat_Exchangers_Market_Report. asp), the largest product segment, is projected to reach US$3.5 billion by 2015. Europe, the largest market within the segment, is projected to grow at a CAR of 2% over the period 2000-2010. Productivity improvements, in terms of enhanced efficiency, greater durability, lowered fouling and metal fiber-enabled integral cleaning are set to revitalize the shell and tube exchangers market.

Plate and frame heat exchangers market (http://www. strategyr. com/Heat_Exchangers_Market_Report. asp), the fastest growing segment, is projected to register a CAGR of 4.8% over the period 2000-2010. Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing market in plate and frame heat exchangers, and is projected to grow at a CAR of 7.5% during the period 2000-2010. Europe is the largest market, and is estimated to account for 45.7% of total plate and frame heat exchangers sales in 2008. Newer and thinner plate patterns, enabled by sophisticated computer aided design techniques are set to combat the plateaued sales in the highly mature standard plate and frame exchanger market. Easy-to-replace Clip-on and snap-on gaskets are also garnering growing popularity.

Sales of heat exchangers to the chemical industry, the largest end-use segment are projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2012. Heat exchanger sales to the fuel processing industry, the fastest growing end-use segment, are projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.2% over the period 2000-2010. Deriving growth from the astronomical prices of oil in the world, investments in fuel processing industry are expected to increase in the near future. These investments are expected to translate into orders for heat exchanger suppliers and drive growth. The market for heat exchangers used in HVAC & refrigeration industry is projected to grow to over $2.5 billion by 2012.

Shell and tube exchangers are forecast to retain their market dominance over the analyzed period, while plate and frame exchangers, air coolers, and other heat exchangers are slated to witness rapid market expansion through the years. Chemicals, and HVAC and refrigeration industries are expected to continue to be the major end-use industries for heat exchangers. Environmental concerns are likely to expedite the markets' adoption of closed cooling circuits, knocking out the open systems. All the end-use segments are bounded with different environmental regulations subject to several product standards that are constantly changed.

European shell and tube exchangers market is undergoing a phase of cutthroat competition, which is adversely affecting the margin of domestic companies. While low cost heat exchange suppliers such as from Italy are continuing to storm the North European regions (UK and Germany), those from outside of Europe have also been fueling the aggressive price war. Foreign entrants include suppliers from South Korea, China, and India as well. Consequently, this has led to manufacturers shifting production base to low cost East European regions, in order to sustain their margins and at the same time remain competitive. Surging metal prices and energy costs are also having a direct impact on profitability of heat exchanger manufacturers in the region. Though companies are devising strategies to sustain their markets, pricing pressure is expected to continue in future.

These and other market data and trends are presented in "Heat Exchangers: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. This GIA report discusses the prevailing trends, issues, demand forecasts, and activities that affect the industry. The heat exchangers market is analyzed in $ Million by the following geographic regions - United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World; product segments - Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers, Plate and Frame Heat Exchangers, Air Coolers (http://www. strategyr. com/Heat_Exchangers_Market_Report. asp), Cooling Towers, and Other Heat Exchangers; and end-use segments - Chemical Industry, Fuel Processing, HVAC and Refrigeration, Food and Beverage, Power Generation, and Others. Analytics for the period 2000-2015 provide a comprehensive understanding of the market.

Dominant global forces profiled in the report include Alfa Laval, American Precision Industries, Bell & Gossett, GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Hamon Group, Hisaka Works, Modine Manufacturing Company, Sondex, and SPX Corporation among several others. The study enumerates recent developments, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic industry activities, and is an easy guide to What, Why, When, How, Where, and Who of the industry.

For more details about this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Heat_Exchangers_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Heat_Exchangers_Market_Report. asp)

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc. (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Web Site www. StrategyR. com

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Decorate and Celebrate the Holidays

2011-08-22T09:55:00.000-07:00

Decorate and Celebrate the Holidays

SONOMA, CA (PRWEB) August 29, 2004

SacredHome announces the debut of the 2004 Holiday Spirit Collection, the latest addition to its line of uplifting gifts and home dÃ©cor items. Featuring heartfelt, handcrafted treasures and refreshingly original artworks made by local American artists and craftspeople, the Holiday Spirit Collection, available only at SacredHome. com, makes it easy to decorate and celebrate the holidays with hundreds of gift ideas for every budget. Customers who order one or more items from the Holiday Spirit Collection before December 15, 2004 will receive a special thank you gift and a coupon for 10% off their next order from SacredHome.

Joie de Vie Star Sachets

These 10Âscented five-pointed star pillows are as beautiful as they are therapeutic. Designed by Lorraine Aho and crafted by La Petite Etoile, seven different sachets in luxurious fabrics combine color therapy with aromatherapy to target the chakras, or energy centers of the body. Using rainbow colors and pure, all-natural aromatherapy fragrances, each sachet is designed to heal, energize, relax or reduce stress. Each contains a hidden pocket in which to keep your wishes, affirmations or hankies. Choose from Firecracker (red/spice), Radiance (orange/orange), Starshine (yellow/citrus), Harmony (green/floral), Stardust (blue/mint), Stargazer (purple/lavender) or North Star (white/sandalwood). $30

Spirit Bowls

Created from a simple lump of clay and hand formed without a potterÂs wheel, each bowl is truly unique. Chinese characters, including Happiness, Friendship, Spirit, Peace, Courage and Tranquility are pressed into the clay. Fill these bowls with wishes, dreams, affirmations and blessings for the recipient. A perfect gift for joyful celebrations such as baby showers and weddings, or for healing, strength and courage. The bowls are hand glazed in evocative colors, then kiln fired. From the accomplished hands of Tamara Unger. $45

Elegant framed flower prints

Lovely watercolor flowers include roses, peonies, water lilies and several varieties of orchids. Each brilliantly colored bloom illuminates qualities such as joy, peace, love or friendship and makes a thoughtful gift of flowers that will stay fresh forever. Contemporary gold metal frame. From the talented watercolor brush of Katherine Greene. $75

ÂTaste of LifeÂ framed prints

Vibrant colors and dancing Japanese calligraphy inspire the opportunity to taste what life continually offers. Twelve prints are available including ÂBlessings,Â ÂWarmth of Friendship,Â ÂInfinite Happiness,Â ÂWith Thanks,Â and ÂNew Beginnings.Â Each is a beautiful way to express your feelings. From the sumi ink brushes of Sybil Shane and Miyu Tamamura. $55

ÂSweet SistersÂ wall ornaments

Adorable solid pewter ornaments hang from colorful French ribbons and are intricately detailed on both front and back. Each piece is hand finished and polished to a soft sheen Â a perfect present for sisters of all kinds. From the acclaimed studio of Cynthia Webb. $35

Kabbalah Menorah

This mystical artwork is from the award-winning workshop of Lynn Rae Lowe. Traditional brass candle cups adorn this hand sculpted steel Kabbalistic Tree of Life design. A stunning way to celebrate the Festival of Lights. $350

About SacredHome. comÂ®Âfor the art and soul of your home: Founded in 1999 by Lorraine Aho, SacredHome is dedicated to artistic and spiritual expression. SacredHome features an extensive line of exclusive Made In America uplifting art and home dÃ©cor. SacredHome Magazine includes original Âdecorate and celebrateÂ articles. Continuing its tradition of customer service excellence, SacredHome provides gift certificates, complimentary gift-wrapping and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

About Lorraine Aho, Founder: Lorraine Aho is a lifestyle expert and former model who has published numerous articles and appeared on television promoting the benefits of creating personal sacred space at home and at work. She lives in CaliforniaÂs Wine Country with her husband and infant daughter.

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Nestle and Sony earn IC9900 nominations

2011-08-21T13:07:00.000-07:00

Nestle and Sony earn IC9900 nominations

Bizwire today reports news that international conglomerates, Nestle and Sony, were both in the running to receive a prestigious IC9900 status.

(PRWEB) February 21, 2004

Both Nestle SA of Switzerland and Sony Electronics of Japan are believed to be in the running to receive IC9900 status. As reported by Bizwire on Monday, the two companies are currently being evaluated.

The news comes as Nestle reported its profits had been per its expectations, thought half a cent below analyst predictions. The company also continued to deny rumours that it was planning to sell its flagship water brand, Perrier, in response to an ongoing dispute with Unions.

Sony meanwhile announced it will set up a laboratory to develop intelligent robots, adding to its line of pet and humanoid machines, according to a report.

The wholly owned laboratory will be established in May or June by recruiting 10 to 20 leading researchers in robotics and brain science from universities and research institutes in Japan.

IC9900 is one of the most prestigious accolades a company can gain, and covers a diverse number of areas, including evaluation of the company's ethical and governance measures.

The International Charter, which regulated the IC9900 process, had no comment pending a later announcement. Nestle also declined to comment. No official was immediately available at the head office of Sony Corp. to confirm the report.

Open-Xchange to Make Social Media Sociable for Business

2011-08-21T08:01:00.000-07:00

Open-Xchange to Make Social Media Sociable for Business

Previews "Open Data Cloud" at OSBC

OSBC, San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 19, 2009

Open-Xchange, the leading provider of business-class open source collaboration software, will preview here how social media can be leveraged for businesses using Open-Xchange's "Open Data Cloud."

"People are already using social media networks for business," said Rafael Laguna, CEO, Open-Xchange. "Using our Open Data Cloud removes the shackles of proprietary data and allows users to manage their data once. Open Data Cloud also allows users to maintain control and ownership of their data as well."

WHAT Demos
Technology demonstrations of the new software capability will be shown.

WHO Rafael Laguna, CEO, Open-Xchange
Juergen Geck, Chief Technology Officer, Open-Xchange

WHEN Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24-25, 2009

WHERE Open Source Business Conference
The Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco

Special arrangements can be made for media who are not attending the conference and are interested in learning more.

About Open-Xchange Inc. (www. open-xchange. com)
A privately-held company headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany with offices in Olpe, Germany and Tarrytown, N. Y., Open-Xchange provides open source email and collaboration for enterprises, academic institutions, government authorities, Internet service providers and hosting providers.

Its products include Open-Xchange Server Edition, which offers email, calendar, contact, task, and knowledge management services; Open-Xchange Hosting Edition, Linux-based open source groupware that integrates into a hosting provider's existing infrastructure, such as authentication, provisioning, billing, and email storage; and Open-Xchange Appliance Edition, which provides enterprise functionality to small and medium organizations.

Leading hosting providers, led by Network Solutions (U. S.), 1&1 Internet (Germany), JMF (Japan), OVH (France) and Hostpoint (Switzerland) provide more than 8 million users worldwide with hosted business-class e-mail, personal information management (PIM), and full groupware solutions built on Open-Xchange.

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LocaModa Wins Digital Out of Home Award

2011-08-20T21:12:00.000-07:00

LocaModa Wins Digital Out of Home Award

Panel of Consumers and Industry Leaders Recognizes LocaModa’s Cross-Channel Platform

Cambridge, MA (Vocus) March 3, 2009

Cambridge, MA -– LocaModa, a leading interactive Digital Out of Home (DOOH (http://theweboutside. com/dooh-dictionary/)) company, has won a top industry award at the annual Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas for its popular cross-channel word game, Jumbli. A panel comprised of consumers and independent industry experts chose the award winners from a field of 78 entrants.

Jumbli is the first game in the world played via mobile phones on interactive digital signage in thousands of US locations (including Times Square), on the Jumbli website (http://www. jumbli. tv), via the Jumbli Facebook application, or embedded in affiliated partner or advertiser websites.

Stephen Randall, LocaModa’s CEO, commented, “We’re delighted to have received this award. It’s even more gratifying that a panel of consumers and respected digital media and industry leaders selected LocaModa. At such a challenging time for interactive digital media, there is a groundswell of opinion that networks cannot compete or attract media dollars without the type of cross-channel engagement, measurement and interactivity that our platform offers.”

LocaModa’s platform tracks user engagement across the web, mobile and Digital Out of Home networks. LocaModa recently released engagement data (http://www. prweb. com/releases/2009/02/prweb2138724.htm) spotlighting encouraging trends for the DOOH industry and network partners.

About LocaModa (http://www. locamoda. com)
LocaModa provides the leading Digital Out of Home (DOOH) distribution platform for interactive digital media. LocaModa’s provides the only cross channel platform to connect DOOH, web and mobile networks. The company’s patented technology is used in thousands of locations and by many of the leading operators of DOOH networks (including screen networks in cafes, bars, colleges, restaurants, retail locations, jukeboxes and public digital billboards), enabling highly localized, targeted, contextual and relevant interactive advertising and entertainment.

Audiences of LocaModa powered networks can interact in real-time with specific screens via mobile phone or web, dramatically improving value for network owners and brands by increasing attention, engagement and measurability. LocaModa was the first company to connect user-generated social feeds (such as Facebook and Twitter) to DOOH screens.
LocaModa, Inc. is a privately held company, incorporated in Delaware, headquartered in Massachusetts and founded by Stephen Randall, a former EVP/Founder of Symbian. True to its global vision, LocaModa is internationally backed by Dace Ventures in USA, Mahindra Group in India and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, via its US-based strategic investing arm, PresidioSTX.

Visit http://www. locamoda. com (http://www. locamoda. com) for more information or contact sales @ locamoda. com.

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ICGÂ®, Drum Scanner Manufacturer re-establishes Company Name

2011-08-20T04:52:00.000-07:00

ICGÂ®, Drum Scanner Manufacturer re-establishes Company Name

ICGÂ®, the drum scanner manufacturing company, today announced the re-instatement of its globally recognised company name Itek Colour Graphics Ltd (ICG Ltd). ICG manufacture a high end scanner called the 380 drum scanner which will give photographers the best reproduction in the world.

(PRWEB) July 31, 2004

ICGÂ®, the drum scanner manufacturing company, today announced the re-instatement of its globally recognised company name Itek Colour Graphics Ltd (ICG Ltd). With its original and official title restored, ICGÂ® reinforces its status as a leading force in the image capture market.

The change heralds a strengthening of the ICGÂ® worldwide brand which grew throughout the 1980s and 1990s with the development of ICGÂs award winning vertical drum scanner range. Today ICGÂs flagship product, the unique ICGÂ® 380 drum scanner (http://www. icg. ltd. uk/products/icg-380-drum-scanner. htm (http://www. icg. ltd. uk/products/icg-380-drum-scanner. htm)), enables not only the traditional pre-press, but also the content owners and photographers to get the highest quality from their transparencies, negatives and prints with unrivalled drum scanner quality at up to 12000 dpi optical quality resolution.

ICGÂs original and new personnel are especially encouraged by the continual development of the vertical scanner range which has been evident since ICGÂ® came under new ownership and management in October 2003. ÂOur engineers and technical staff are working flat out to meet the growing demand for this unique scanner.Â, says Andre Fletcher, Managing Director of ICG Ltd. ÂThe 380 is an essential part of many workflows all over the world and the recognition of this continues every day as we receive sales requests from Australia, the Americas and Europe.Â

Since October 2003 new firmware code has been released and a new version of ScanXactÂ® Version 10.3 is available (http://www. icg. ltd. uk/products/scanner-software. htm (http://www. icg. ltd. uk/products/scanner-software. htm)).

Considerable development in refining the current 380 hardware has taken place in readiness for the launch of a new model in the near future. ICGÂs Research and Development staff are working hard to once again offer ground breaking technological advances which the imaging industry have been accustomed to for so many years. The development of the new OS X version of ScanXactÂ® is well under way and is due for release later this year.

Currently ICGÂs new production facility in Bristol is producing 2-3 scanners per week with a full order book for the next 12 months. Mounting orders from Japan, China, North America and Europe signify ICGÂs return as a major force in image capture innovation and excellence.

About ICG

Web: http://www. icg. ltd. uk (http://www. icg. ltd. uk)

ICG operates autonomously on an international scale through a network of specialist graphic art dealers and distributors. Its major international markets are North America, Western Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

ICG designs, manufactures and markets a range of pre-press equipment, which it supports with training, application and maintenance services. The company's flagship product is the ICG Drum Scanner.

The international headquarters is situated in its own purpose built building in Bristol, England, approximately 100 miles west of Heathrow Airport. The company only employs specialist staff with high levels of experience in dealing with colour capture and imaging.

Twice in its history the company's innovations have been recognised by the prestigious Queen's Award to Industry for Technological Achievement, most recently in 1997 for its novel vertical drum scanning products.

About the ICGÂ® 380 Drum Scanner

The ICGÂ® 380 is the latest evolution in our high-end vertical drum scanner range, designed with

The colour professional in mind. For those seeking the highest quality colour reproduction, the

380 combines flatbed ease of use with unrivalled drum scanner quality at up to 12000 dpi

Optical quality resolution. High productivity is achieved with fast drum speeds and background

Scanning. ICG has always been at the forefront of scanning technology and now leads the scanner market offering the widest RGB gamut possible from any drum or flatbed scanner. The ICG 380 can provide the highest quality scans in the world.

Â 12000 dpi optical quality resolution. Up to 2000 rpm drum speed

Â Background scanning for maximum productivity

Â Choice of interchangeable drums A3 External, or SlickMount

Â Precision triple photomultiplier scanner

Â Full A3 drum preview in less than 30 seconds

Â 1 Gb file scanned in 12 minutes

About ICGÂ® ScanXactÂ® 10.3 Scanner Software

Operation

Â Fully adjustable traditional RGB/CMYK scanning with MonitorMatch, linework and monochrome modes.

Â ICC link to PhotoshopÂ®

Editorial Controls

Â Cropping and Quickscale.

Â Automatic and manual highlight, shadow and grey correction. RGB/CMYK colour correction. Ink reduction. Input and output gradation. Magnifier.

Â Viewing prescan and use of editorial controls not available in ICC link mode.

Compatibility/platform

Â For use on all ICGÂ® vertical scanners.

Â Requires G3/G4 Mac only with a minimum 256 MB RAM.

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Volcano Corporation Selects Microsoft Dynamics AX from Edgewater Fullscope

2011-08-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

Volcano Corporation Selects Microsoft Dynamics AX from Edgewater Fullscope

Medical Device Manufacturer to Run Global Operations with Microsoft ERP.

Athens, AL (Vocus) August 10, 2010

Today Fullscope, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edgewater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: EDGW, http://www. edgewater. com (http://www. edgewater. com)]) (the “Company” or “Edgewater Fullscope”), announced that Volcano Corporation, a medical device manufacturing company based in California, has selected Microsoft Dynamics AX to support company growth objectives, provide an overall lower total cost of ownership and deliver a robust, user friendly enterprise resource planning (ERP) software (http://www. fullscope. com/i_genmfg_med. php? campaign=081010) for its employees.

“Fullscope demonstrated that Microsoft Dynamics AX has the functionality and flexibility needed to improve performance across our rapidly growing global manufacturing operations while maintaining compliance with this industry’s strict regulatory requirements,” said Matt Vanderlip, director of global information technology for Volcano. “In addition, this investment will establish and maintain consistent global business processes while meeting the needs of local languages and laws of our international sites.”

Implementation of the ERP software for the medical device manufacturing (http://www. fullscope. com/i_genmfg_med. php? campaign=081010) company began in July 2010 at Volcano’s main manufacturing plant near Sacramento, Calif. and, when complete, will include its other locations in San Diego, Calif.; Billerica, Mass.; Tokyo, Japan; and Brussels, Belgium.

About Volcano Corporation
Volcano Corporation develops, manufactures and sells a broad suite of medical devices designed to facilitate endovascular procedures, enhance the diagnosis of vascular and structural heart disease and guide optimal therapies.

Founded in 2000, Volcano is headquartered in San Diego, Calif., with manufacturing facilities in Rancho Cordova, Calif., and Billerica, Mass., and major sales offices in Japan and Belgium. The company has 1200 employees.

About Edgewater Fullscope
Edgewater Fullscope is an award-winning Microsoft partner and one of the largest resellers of Microsoft Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning (ERP) software in the United States and Canada. The Company provides ERP software and services for medical device manufacturers (http://www. fullscope. com/i_genmfg_med. php? campaign=081010) and other process, discrete and hybrid manufacturers to help them improve operational efficiencies; increase the agility of manufacturing operations; and provide real-time insight into production processes. For more information, visit fullscope. com (http://www. fullscope. com/?campaign=081010).

Product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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Rock Band "h is orange" Plays Warped Tour "Take Action" Stage, Gets Dirty, Plays on HBO, Thinks Unplugged and Achieves "All Access"

2011-08-18T20:01:00.000-07:00

Rock Band "h is orange" Plays Warped Tour "Take Action" Stage, Gets Dirty, Plays on HBO, Thinks Unplugged and Achieves "All Access"

With the conservative state of the music industry and its A&R folks, rock band "h is orange" is gaining awareness of its CD, "Don't Trust the Easy" through some unusual avenues, including motocross magazines and videos, and Sprint cell phones, as well as more traditional methods like getting music press, song placement in feature films, playing the Warped Tour and being featured in music documentaries.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 17, 2004

Rock band "h is orange" is getting around. After bringing out their debut, live full-length CD, "Don't Trust the Easy" on One Iron Records on February 10th, and getting sales so far in 30 states and 3 foreign countries (Sweden, Estonia and Japan), they're now busy getting the CD and songs out in some unusual ways.

In addition to traditional press like the show review in All Access Magazine's April 15th issue, the new CD will be reviewed in the widely-read motorcycle lifestyle magazine Racer X Illustrated next month. Two songs from the CD will be featured in the latest of The Great Outdoors motocross video series which covers the AMA Outdoor Nationals (motorcycle racing on dirt tracks).

The very scary feature film May has just reached HBO channels and with it comes the song "Propeller Plane Crash" which sets the tone for a pivotal scene. Sprint cell phones are offering real-time streaming sports updates through the VTV Scoreline Service on MobiTV channel 12 and each and every song from the Don't Trust the Easy CD is being used as background music for the sports scores.

The band is also prominently featured in a TV pilot called "Soundcheck" about bands that headline in local clubs and are working toward national exposure. Nothing is finalized yet but it should be reaching TV screens sometime soon!

Looking forward, the band is working on an acoustic e. p., that will be released in late May or early June.

On July 7th, h is orange will be playing the Warped Tour San Diego stop. They've recently found out they'll be on the "Take Action Tour" Stage. Tickets are on sale thru' TicketMaster for the event.

About h is orange:

"h is orange" is a Southern California-based hard rock band known for their interesting lyrics, strong melodies and passionate live performances. The band originated three years ago among Sam Nelson, Guy Staniar, Marcel Blanco and Troy Brittain and added Jay Skinner one year ago. They were named by Music Connection Magazine as one of the "Top 100 Unsigned Artists" and are frequently seen at top LA clubs. They successfully distributed an independent five-song e. p., organized and performed on four regional tours and have had songs placed in two feature films and a variety of TV programming. More information is available on h is orange at

Http://www. hisorange. com (http://www. hisorange. com)

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Computer e-Waste Recycling Now Fueled by Lack of Australian Legislation

2011-08-17T10:38:00.000-07:00

Computer e-Waste Recycling Now Fueled by Lack of Australian Legislation

Motivated by the lack of Australian government legislation and limited options available concerning the disposal of computer e-waste, IT Recyclers has initiated a much needed computer recycling service aimed primarily at Sydney business who wish to play an essential part in reducing computer landfill.

Sydney (PRWEB) January 12, 2005

Due to an affluent lifestyle and a growing population, Australia is the worldÂs second largest waste creator after the United States, according to the Federal Department of Environment. Compared to countries such as the US, Japan and parts of Europe, Australia is yet to introduce significant national legislation that would help reduce the amount of computer waste ending up in landfill. AustraliaÂs emerging computer recycling industry, such as IT Recyclers, canÂt remain solely responsible for managing e-waste, state and federal governments must also take an active role.

ÂThe rate of technology is moving so fast, businesses as well as consumers tend to update their computer equipment on average every 3 years,Â said David Allman - IT Recyclers business founder.

ÂWeÂve discovered that many businesses throughout Sydney just arenÂt aware of computer recycling, nor the increasing problem e-waste is to AustraliaÂs environment. They tend to dispose of their equipment straight to landfill.

On the other hand weÂve found many concerned business owners taking interest in the way they treat the environment, but donÂt know what to do. Until we approached them with our service, theyÂve reluctantly been disposing their unwanted computer equipment straight to waste. The fact is there hasnÂt been a convenient or viable recycling solution on offer until nowÂ, David Allman said.

Estimates by the Australian Federal Department of Environment say that by next year, 1.6 million obsolete computers and associated equipment will be sent to landfill, 1.8 million will be sent to storage, and 16 million will already be sitting in storage awaiting an undetermined fate.

For further information, contact David Allman at IT Recyclers on:

+612 0432 937 452, dave@itrecyclers. com or visit www. itrecyclers. com

About IT Recyclers

Formed in September 2004, IT Recyclers offers Sydney based companies a cost effective, convenient and environmentally responsible service for recycling their obsolete computer equipment.

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World Market for Personal Protective Equipment to Reach US$33.3 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-16T16:21:00.000-07:00

World Market for Personal Protective Equipment to Reach US$33.3 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Personal Protective Equipment market. Although current growth slips amid the cooling world economy, global market for personal protective equipment is nevertheless expected to recover poise, in the medium term, to reach US$33.3 billion by the year 2015. Factors fingered to drive this growth include recovery in employment rates, rising emphasis on worker health/safety issues, stricter government mandates and technology innovation. The large number of unprotected agricultural, industrial and construction workers in developing countries like China and India additionally offers ample scope for market penetration.

San Jose, CA (Vocus) October 6, 2010

Personal protective equipment has for long remained functionality driven products. However, growing consumer desire to combine safety with style, and protection with comfort is leading to effervesce in innovation. A staggering array of products and solutions are now being offered, with an option for customization wherever required. Longstanding growth drivers in this market, which have and which will continue to push gains include legislations which enforce standards of worker safety, employment rates, increasing awareness regarding safety among industrial workforce, level of construction activity, rising sense of professionalism that accelerates acceptance of protective wear as part of worker’s paraphernalia and rise in career prospects for risky professions.

Growth of personal protective equipment (PPE) receded as a result of the financial crisis and resulting world economic recession. The softness in business climate is expected to continue into the year 2010. Most of manufacturers earned below their potential, as sales of these products are tied to economy and employment rates, which witnessed a drastic decline. Demand was worst hit in most recession-beaten end-use sectors including vehicle manufacturing, steel, chemical and construction industries, while demand from public sector recorded relatively cushioned falls. Body protection, which includes fall protection, protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety footwear was affected by the meltdown in the construction industry, while head protection, which includes eye and face protection, respiratory protection and hearing protection was relatively cushioned due to outbreak of H1N1 virus. Dollar sales weakened with employers largely replacing expensive PPE with cheaper alternatives.

Despite the weakening in market variables brought about by the recession, the PPE market has successfully weathered the downturn without recording hurting erosion in sales and revenues. This is largely because the underlying economics of PPE goes beyond the temporary weakness in the market’s climate. Companies cannot afford to cut corners on PPE for long, given the disproportionately higher costs associated with employee/worker injuries, loss in productivity/performance, and penalties paid for violation and non-conformance of OHS laws. These costs tend to far outweigh any gains stemming from cutting PPE expenditures as a measure to save money. Additionally, a comfortable percentage of the PPE market is built upon legally binding requirements.

As stated by the new market research report on personal protective equipment, Europe and United States collectively account for a major share of the global market. Driven by rapid industrialization induced new manufacturing works and construction projects underway in developing markets of India, China and Vietnam, Asian market for Fall Protection Equipment is projected to reach US$122.3 million by the year 2015.

In the post recession period, market for personal protective equipment, such as eye, hearing, face and head protection; respiratory protection, as well as other personal protection products, is expected to fare better. Future growth in this market will be based on revival of economy, cost of accidents, increased insurance costs, and need for replacements as a result of obsolescence, and wear & tear. Also, the cost-effectiveness and sturdiness, the versatility and maneuverability, and the durability and availability of protective clothing & equipment will power its re-emergence onto the center-stage among the end-user sectors.

Personal protective clothing and equipment equipped with hybrid materials, smart technology and nanotechnology will witness rising demand. Products with integrated PPE (personal protective equipment) will provide increased revenues in long term. Driven by rising focus to combat bio terrorism and risk of infectious diseases, global market for Respiratory Protection Equipment, is projected to reach US$3.8 billion by 2012.

Key players in the marketplace include 3M Company, Alpha Pro Tech Ltd, Ansell Healthcare Products LLC, Avon-ISI, BartelsRieger Atemschutztechnik GmbH & Co, Bekina NV, Björnkläder AB, Drägerwerk AG & Co, Eurodress GmbH, Interspiro, Gateway Safety Inc, Honeywell Life Safety, Jallatte Group, JSP Ltd., Kimberly-Clark Professional, Latchways Plc, Kwintet AB, Mine Safety Appliances Company, Moldex-Metric Inc, Pacific Helmets (NZ) Ltd, Respire Ltd., Saf-T-Gard International Inc., Sioen Industries NV, Skylotec GmbH, Scott Health & Safety, Sperian Protection, Wells Lamont Industry Group, Z &V Group, among others.

The report titled "Personal Protective Equipment: A Global Strategic Business Report", announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, challenges, product profile, players, competition, technological developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections in value (US$) for major geographic markets such as the United States, Japan, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Product markets analyzed include Traditional Workwear, Protective Clothing, Respiratory Protection Equipment, Eye & Face Protection Equipment, Hearing Protection Equipment, Head Protection Equipment, Fall Protection Equipment, and Gloves and Footwear.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www. strategyr. com/Personal_Protective_Equipment_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Global Natural Gas Vehicle Population to Reach 28.7 Million Units by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-15T19:42:00.000-07:00

Global Natural Gas Vehicle Population to Reach 28.7 Million Units by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Natural Gas Vehicles (NGV) market. Although current growth remains moderated by the recent world economic recession, global market for natural gas vehicles (NGV) is nevertheless expected to recover poise and register 28.7 million units in vehicle population by the year 2015. Primary factors fingered to drive this growth include economic and promotional support extended by governments, volatility in oil prices, technology innovations that further the practicality of NGVs as an alternative fuel vehicle technology and focus of the automotive industry on cleaner vehicle concepts. Sturdy demand patterns in developing markets, particularly Asia-Pacific, also augurs well for the market.

San Jose, CA (Vocus) October 5, 2010

The automobile industry is among the worst hit industries by the recession. Demand for cars witnessed hurting declines exacerbating the already existing woes of excess production capacities. The soft business climate, which characterized the industry even before the recession, worsened even further with the recession inducing punishing falls in auto sales, dragging the industry’s major giants into the red. Slowdown in business operations, including global trade, act as impediments to growth brought about by the economic recession. Current market distortions are manifested in the form of restricted access to credit, decline in purchasing power, reduction in household wealth and the resulting postponement of new car purchases, decline in per capita automobile travel and volatile fuel prices, which although currently jumpy are skewed more sharply for future upward corrections. The bailout packages offered as succor to the bleeding companies Chrysler, Ford and GM, stand testimony to the deterioration of the automotive sector. Although the overall deceleration in market activity is undeniable, developing countries have recorded diverse trends in automobile demand. As against the stagnant demand in developed countries, developing countries like China and India have posted increase in sales after a temporary knee-jerk loss in growth momentum.

Against the background of an automotive industry that is currently in a state of flux triggered by the recession, social, demographic, and environmental trends, the natural gas vehicles (NGVs) market not surprisingly faces a mixed bag of challenges and opportunities. The trickle down impact of the depressing business climate in the automotive industry on the NGV market is reflected in the growth rates, which have largely failed to meet the optimistic expectations of the pre-recession era. Sales of NGVs recorded disproportionate declines in the year 2009, with North America reporting the worst erosion in sales, as a result of the general tendency of consumers to either postpone or even cancel purchase of expensive automobiles during difficult economic conditions. With the financial crunch resulting in deep cutbacks on capital expenditures, as automobile manufacturers turn defensive against uncertain economic prospects, investments in R&D and commercialization of alternative technology vehicles have taken a hit. This in turn has displaced timely development of NGVs. Over the last two years, lower oil prices have corrupted the economic incentive for buying NGVs. Preoccupation of both the auto manufacturers and consumers in dealing with the current crisis weakens the emphasis on cleaner vehicle technologies in the immediate short-term.

However, as the year 2010 limps out on a broken economy and paralyzed credit markets begin to revive, market prospects are expected to look up. Additionally, the stimulus and rescue packages offered to automotive industries by governments in Japan and Korea, among others, are being designed to support environmentally friendly vehicles, which in turn augurs well for the NGV market. In the post recession period, sales of eco-friendly automobiles, which qualify as next-generation alternative-energy powered vehicles critical to meet carbon reduction goals, will remain important for the automotive industry’s long-term growth. Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) especially represent a bridge that connects to the lower carbon future envisaged by most governments worldwide.

Key factors expected to drive future growth in the market include growing levels of acknowledgment, among governments, consumers and fleet managers alike, over the environmental benefits of lower emissions from NGVs, and the instrumental role played by NGVs in achieving national self-sufficiency in meeting energy needs. Technology developments that help result in incremental improvements in basic NGV engineering design, such as, durability of components like natural gas regulators and on-board LNG tanks, enhancement in engine performance, will also aid in turbocharging the market’s growth in the medium to long-term period. R&D revolving around storage infrastructure/technologies for compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG), is also deemed as critical to the market’s future growth.

As stated by the new market research report on natural gas vehicles, Asia-Pacific is the largest and the fastest growing regional market for NGVs, by vehicle population. The region continues to remain a key growth area for the total market, displaying a robust CAGR of more than 25% over the analysis period. Economic growth, increased spending power, and rise in demand for automobiles, particularly in regional powerhouses such as China and India, have been driving NGV sales in Asia-Pacific over the recent years, thereby adding to the NGV population. Additionally the incentives, and mandates for aggressively converting vehicles to NGVs are driving increased adoption of NGVs in the region.

Major market participants include AB Volvo, Alternative Fuel Systems (2004) Inc., Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Chrysler Group LLC, Caterpillar Inc., Cummins Inc., Daimler AG, Fiat S. p.A., Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Hyundai Motor Company, Isuzu Motors Ltd., Landi Renzo S. p.A., Mazda Motor Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., PSA Peugeot Citroën S. A., Renault SA, Suzuki Motor Corporation, GFI Control Systems, Toyota Motor Corporation, Volkswagen AG, among others.

The research report titled “Natural Gas Vehicles: A Global Strategic Business Report”, announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of trends, product developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections for the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Pakistan, China, India, Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America) and Rest of World.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit –
Http://www. strategyr. com/Natural_Gas_Vehicles_Market_Report. asp

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Lofty Wireless Platforms for High Speed Broadband

2011-08-14T09:23:00.000-07:00

Lofty Wireless Platforms for High Speed Broadband

Floating high in the sky, tethered balloons may soon be a welcome sight for broadband users outside cities. Trials in England recently demonstrated these aerial platforms can wirelessly deliver data up to 200 times faster than an ordinary wired broadband connection.

(PRWEB) April 23, 2005

The test was conducted under the IST project Capanina, now studying the use of wireless and optical broadband technologies from high-altitude platforms (HAPs). A typical HAP is an airship that floats at an altitude of 20 km. The test called on equipment operating in the 31/28 GHz millimetre-wave band. These frequencies are much higher than todayÂs fixed wireless access links and enable higher data rates, but their signals can for example be affected by rain.

According to project contact Alan Gobbi, Âstratospheric broadbandÂ fills the gap between satellite and terrestrial wireless technologies. ÂPlace airships fitted with these communications technologies every 60 km, in a grid configuration, and you would have complete coverage of everywhere on the ground. You could offer everything from mobile phone calls to high-definition TV.Â

The projectÂs target data rate is 120 Mbits/sec, currently much faster than the fastest ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) connection. In the trial, the partners even achieved 270 Mbits/sec using a free-space optical link.

If ADSL speeds cannot keep pace with evolving multimedia applications, HAPs could step in. ÂThese platforms could provide low-cost broadband for suburban and rural areas where there are no alternatives,Â says Gobbi. ÂBut we are not saying HAP-based broadband will replace ADSL in city centres.Â

Besides offering wide-area coverage, this technology has another major benefit. ÂThe cost of establishing an HAP-related communications device is estimated to be one-tenth the cost of a satellite. In terms of a satelliteÂs ability to serve multiple users on the ground with broadband, HAPs can support one thousand times more people,Â says Gobbi. ÂThey could offer cheaper solutions for medium-density areas, filling the gap between cables/fibre for high-density cities and satellite for sparsely populated areas.Â

HAP technology could even serve passengers on a train travelling up to 300 km/hour. It would involve steerable antennas, on the airship and vehicle, with sophisticated beam control. The projectÂs partners are studying related issues, such as the need for line-of-sight communication at these high frequencies and signal break-up due to tunnels.

Two more HAP trials are planned. In August 2005, an untethered balloon will be flown in the lower end of the stratosphere over Sweden, testing HAP performance in extreme cold and the effect of a balloon movement. In the summer of 2006, the partners will team up with the National Institute of Information and Communication Technology of Japan for a global HAP trial involving solar-powered unmanned aircraft.

ÂOur trials proved the concept of aerial platforms delivering reliable optical high-speed communications,Â says Gobbi. He believes broadband delivered from HAPs to fixed users could be a reality within three to five years, with services to travelling users coming two years later. In particular HAPs could provide communications for disaster relief and events.

But he recognises this will require more industrial effort, especially for setting up the infrastructure: ÂThe partners have their own exploitation plan. If there are gaps, we will link up with other organisations and service providers.Â For an innovative follow-up project, Gobbi would like to study the delivery from airships of WiMAX, the increasingly popular broadband wireless standard.

Please mention IST Results as the source of this story and, if publishing online, please hyperlink to: http://istresults. cordis. lu/ (http://istresults. cordis. lu/)

Contact: Tara Morris, +32-2-2861985, tmorris@gopa-cartermill. com

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New PPC Search Engine Helping Webmasters Increase Targeted Advertising

2011-08-14T05:06:00.000-07:00

New PPC Search Engine Helping Webmasters Increase Targeted Advertising

Www. Quikcrawler. com Pay per click Search sngine providing webmasters and advertisers with targeted pay per click search engine positioning and search results. $15 signup bonus for new accounts.

(PRWEB) April 9, 2005

Http://www. Quikcrawler. com Launched In December 2004 is a new PPC Search Engine Helping Users Search the internet by providing a preview of the advertisers website before clicking onto the selected keyword, This will help users pick and choose there desired search results! With many choices from Shopping to music downloading and a free tool bar makes this PPC Search Engine unique to a users Internet surfing. Pre-views are the future for Search Engines to maintain customer base when searching a product or service. Quikcrawler Offers performanced based Search engine marketing and advertising for low budget Advertisers with positive results!

Http://www. Quikcrawler. com (http://www. Quikcrawler. com) soon to launch RSS feeds and a newly blog for active users, with the recently acquired Domain name www. vloggs. com will be launched for the sole purpose of video logs, uploading video will be a future mainstay on the internet. "We are really excited about vloggs. com with the technology used in having a new form of blogging, the future of Quikcrawler will have a new and ongoing user base"says Quikcrawler Owner Steve Winger"We decided to launch RSS feeds and a new form of blogging to the site for a user friendly experience" Also giving Advertisers $15 free credit in there advertising budget making Quikcrawler one of the fastest growing PPC Search Engines on the internet.

The launch of Http://www. vloggs. com will be available summer of 2005, until then Quikcrawler will launch there free blog and RSS feeds through Quikcrawler. com. With High PPC Keyword cost On Other PPC Engines We deliver low cost Advertising with Professional Attitude.

We hope Internet users enjoy a new search experience with Http://Quikcrawler. com and the future of Vloggs. com to come. " We are looking to expand to Other markets, China and Japan Are going to be big players for PPC search Engines From blogs to Vloggs, We plan to be there"said Steve Winger owner."

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MyLanguage announces Travel Companion for South Africa - Your Friend in South Africa

2011-08-14T02:15:00.000-07:00

MyLanguage announces Travel Companion for South Africa - Your Friend in South Africa

Phrasebooks translated from the 15 languages of participating countries to Afrikaans and English, as well as dining and sightseeing information to maximize World Cup 2010 fan's experience.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) June 8, 2010

myLanguage, Inc., the premier language translation and learning community, announces myLanguage Travel Companion for South Africa, the only language phrasebook to combine key World Cup 2010 groups and schedule information, with sightseeing and dining information.

Translations from the 15 languages (Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, and Spanish) of participating countries to Afrikaans and English, accompanied by high quality audio, spoken by native speakers are included. To help the world cup fan enjoy a true local experience, myLanguage has partnered with Dining-OUT, South Africa's premier on-line restaurant guide, to provide dining information for the hungry fan. To complete the experience, myLanguage Travel Companion also includes sightseeing information such as locations, phone numbers, selected pictures and more. The application also includes World Cup groups and schedules so fans will have this information at their fingertips.

"Partnering with myLanguage seemed very natural - they provide the best travel phrasebook and World Cup companion we have seen, and we provide the best restaurant guide in South Africa - a perfect match!", said Ric Hutton, chief executive officer and founder of Dining-OUT. "Dining-OUT's powerful search engine will find fans the perfect restaurant they are in the mood for. Listed restaurants are featured complete with Contact Details, Photos, Editorial, Maps and Directions. With a quick click, fans can even see the full menu with prices as well as the corkage charge".

Lauder added, "myLanguage Travel Companion is not a travel guide. There are no articles or reviews or details typically found in travel guides. Instead, we've chosen to condense key information together in an interactive, searchable map, showing stadiums, schedules, groups, restaurants, and sightseeing sites. It's the World Cup at your fingertips!"

"It's more a helpful, knowledgeable local friend that will help the World Cup fan travel safely, eat well and be entertained, without breaking the bank! Your local friend in South Africa!", added Hutton.

About myLanguage, Inc.
MyLanguage, Inc. is the premier language translation and learning community. With more than 460,000 downloads and 7.2 million unique translations provided to date, myLanguage is changing language translation and learning with applications that are fun, engaging and practical. myLanguage Travel Companion for South Africa is available for $9.99 from the Apple App Store. Learn more about myLanguage Translator and the myLanguage Travel Companion for South Africa at http://www. mylanguage. me (http://www. mylanguage. me).

Contact Information
Naresh Parshotam
MyLanguage, Inc.
Http://www. mylanguage. me (http://www. mylanguage. me)
408-914-2459
Press(at)mylanguage(dot)me

About Dining-Out
Dining-OUT is South Africa's premier on-line restaurant guide. Dining-OUT's powerful search engine will find you the restaurant you've been looking for. Listed restaurants are featured complete with Contact Details, Photos, Editorial, Maps and Directions. You can even see the full menu with prices as well as the corkage charge.

Dining-OUT's 251,285 monthly visitors make it South Africa's most popular restaurant guide, almost 6 times the size of other guides. Our top position on search engines coupled with our detailed restaurant menus have made Dining-OUT the choice for restaurant owners in South Africa. Visit http://www. dining-out. ca. za (http://www. dining-out. ca. za) for more information on Dining-OUT.

Helen Maroulis
Marketing & Public Relations
Dining-OUT and Dine & Travel Communications
Specialising in Restaurants & Accommodation
Head Office
Tel: 2721 762 1543
Fax: 2721 088 797 6533
Cell: 082 788 3758
Marketing(at)dining-out. co(dot)za

MyLanguage is a registered trademark of myLanguage, Inc.

Apple, iPod, iPhone, iTunes and the Apple App store are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Corporation.

Dining-OUT is a registered trademark of Dining-Out, Inc.

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Noted Virtual Assistant Releases E-book: "The Way to Wealth"

2011-08-13T22:39:00.000-07:00

Noted Virtual Assistant Releases E-book: "The Way to Wealth"

Virtually Taken Care Of! Inc. (VTCO) has released Ben Franklin's "The Way to Wealth" as an e-book. Franklin's 1758 insightful words still resonate today on living a successful, money-making life. Terrado offers commentary on Franklin's essay, borne from extensive experience with dozens of clients, hundreds of small business owners and as a small business owner herself. The release of this e-book is intended to assist small businesses in growing their bottom line.

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) February 11, 2007

Virtually Taken Care Of! Inc. (VTCO) has released its first e-book, Ben Franklin's noted tome "The Way to Wealth." First published in 1758, Franklin's wise, witty and insightful words still resonate today as a how-to pamphlet filled with maxims on living a successful, money-making life. Available as a download from VTCO's website, http://www. vtcoworks. com (http://www. vtcoworks. com), the e-book is an easy, accessible way to add to your library.

"Franklin was noted for many accomplishments, including being a successful business owner with a broad depth of experience that created enormous personal wealth," says Wendy Terrado, VTCO's proprietor. "His writings carried meaning for business owners, community members and politicians alike, and even modern readers will appreciate the awareness, education and development perspectives he brings to successful business practices."

Small business success was as elusive in Franklin's time as it is today. Today's percentage of small businesses that fail during their initial years is exceptionally high. According to the U. S. Small Business Administration, 80 percent of all small businesses fail in their first three years. Application of specific financial principles is foundational during the critical early years. While business owners may be exceptionally busy and look successful, lack of money savvy may ravage the bottom line.

Terrado offers commentary on Franklin's essay, borne from extensive experience with dozens of clients, hundreds of small business owners and as a small business owner herself. The release of this e-book is intended to assist small businesses in growing their bottom line.

Virtually Taken Care Of! Inc., founded in 2004, is a primary resource for virtual assistance in Southern California. VTCO serves clients throughout the United States and Japan. For further information on virtual assistance, visit http://www. vtcoworks. com (http://www. vtcoworks. com) or call Terrado at 562.243.2252.

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San Francisco Designers Bring Reassuring Message to City Streets

2011-08-13T11:03:00.000-07:00

San Francisco Designers Bring Reassuring Message to City Streets

The San Francisco design firm MINE has been selected to create one of 20 conceptual storefronts in San Francisco's embattled neighborhoods. The San Francisco Arts Commission, in cooperation with the Mayor's office for Economic Development, seeks to revitalize neighborhoods hit hardest by the economic downturn by commissioning artists and designers to transform storefronts of shuttered businesses into inspiring works of art.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 15, 2009

The "Art in Storefronts" project -- a joint venture of the San Francisco Arts Commission, The Mayor's Office and Triple Base Gallery will temporarily place original art installations by San Francisco-based artists into a total of 20 vacant storefront windows located in Central Market, Tenderloin, Bayview, and Lower 24th Street in the Mission. This inventive citywide project engages local artists and reinvigorates neighborhoods that have been hard-hit by the economic downturn.

Among the 10 inaugural storefronts to be unveiled October 1 is an enigmatic installation from the San Francisco design firm MINE. MINE's proposal involves transforming a Market Street storefront with an installation based on their popular Everything is OK project (http://www. everythingisok. com (http://www. everythingisok. com)). The project leverages the message, "Everything is OK" as a provocation through which passersby are challenged to explore their relationship to the status quo and the term "OK." Does the term "OK" signify "good" or merely mediocre? If everything is mediocre, is that what we're being asked to accept?

This mock storefront will include the typographic neon sign above rows of canned "products" that will offer the promise of instant "ok-ness."

The Everything is OK project has previously been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Hiroshima, Japan, The Pasadena Museum of California Art and the San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design, as well as galleries in New York, Oakland and Chicago and street installations around the world.

MINE's founder and creative director, Christopher Simmons says he was thrilled when he learned that the Arts Commission selected his proposal from a field of nearly 200 applicants. "We live and work in the City and we're very grateful to have this opportunity to engage our neighbors through a creative gesture," said Simmons who, along with designer Tim Belonax (also of MINE) joins a diverse group of local artists, each with a unique point of view about how art can engage the city's citizenry. The designers' inclusion in the Art in Storefronts project is notable as they are the only graphic designers to be included among the 20 finalists. San Francisco is home to more designers per capita that any other city in the US.

The "Everything is OK" storefront will be among the 10 inaugural installations unveiled at a free public event October 1. The event includes a reception, an artwalk with artist interviews, live music and more.

WHEN:
Thursday, October 1, 2009, 5-7PM
Formal Remarks at 5:30, followed by an unveiling of the the window installations and an art walk with the artists.

WHERE:
Storefronts located along Market Street between 5th and 8th Streets.
Reception and remarks at 989 Market Street at 6th Street

COST:
FREE

INFORMATION:
Http://www. SFACstorefronts. org (http://www. SFACstorefronts. org)
Http://www. everythingisok. com (http://www. everythingisok. com)

CONTACTS:
Robynn Takayama, San Francisco Arts Commission
Tel: 415-252-2598

Kate Patterson, San Francisco Arts Commission
Tel: 415-252-4638

Christopher Simmons, MINE / Everything is OK
Tel: 415-647-6463

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A Pearl Like No Other: New, Patented Cultured Pearl Features Gemstone Center

2011-08-12T06:55:00.000-07:00

A Pearl Like No Other: New, Patented Cultured Pearl Features Gemstone Center

In the most significant development since cultured pearls were first introduced in the early 20th century, a Los Angeles-based jeweler has introduced the Galatea Mercy Pearl. The gem, which is set in a full collection of fine jewelry, features a gemstone center which can be seen after each pearl is hand-carved.

San Dimas, California (PRWEB) September 18, 2009

Galatea of San Dimas, California has launched a new line of fine jewelry featuring the Galatea Mercy Pearl™, the world's first gemstone-enucleated carved cultured pearl. The collection includes earrings, pendants and rings set in white and yellow 14k gold.

Chi Huynh is the Mercy Pearl's creator and the owner of Galatea. In 2005, he was awarded U. S. Patent #7,062,940 for the proprietary process that uses a center bead of gemstone rather than traditional shell for pearl culturing. Each Mercy Pearl is carved by hand to reveal the beauty of the gemstone beneath the pearl's luminescent surface. It is one of the most significant variations in pearl farming since the early part of the 20th century when pearls were first cultured in Japan.

Huynh, who is known for his hand-carved cultured pearls, opened his company in 1994. He came upon the idea for the Mercy Pearl in early 2000 after nicking a traditional pearl during the carving process and exposing its mother-of-pearl center. "I thought to myself, 'what would happen if I grew a pearl using gemstone beads to let the color show through?''' says Huynh. Shortly after, he began the time-consuming process to culture and eventually patent the Mercy Pearl, which was originally grown in the warm waters of Tahiti.

In 2005, Huynh began setting up a pearl farm in his native Viet Nam to harvest the Mercy Pearl in the country's coastal waters. The oysters are first enucleated with perfectly round gemstone beads such as turquoise, amethyst, garnet, citrine and opal and left to grow for almost a year to obtain its luxurious nacre or exterior coating. The pearls are then carved by hand with signature Galatea flourishes to let the gemstone beneath the pearl shine through.

The new Mercy Pearl line also includes variations on the Galatea Diamond in a Pearl™, one of Galatea's best known and best selling designs. Each Diamond in a Pearl contains a delicate setting that holds a round brilliant diamond. Both the Galatea Mercy and Diamond in a Pearl collections are set in 14k white and yellow gold and include pendants, earrings and rings. Retail prices range from $300 to $3500.

Chi Huynh is the founder and creative force behind Galatea of San Dimas, California. A painter, poet and humanitarian, Huynh founded the company in 1994. He learned the jewelry trade by apprenticing for his father, one of Viet Nam's most respected jewelers. Today, Galatea manufactures both in the U. S. and Viet Nam and sells to approximately 1500 retail jewelers throughout the United States. The company also has distribution in both Europe and Asia. For additional information about Galatea, the Galatea Mercy Pearl or Galatea Diamond in a Pearl collections, please visit the website at www. galateausa. com. Please contact Barbara Moss at 862-596-8000 or by email at americanwillow(at)gmail(dot)com for interviews with Chi Huynh or for additional high-resolution images.

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TV Demand Outlook Improves; Revenues to Resume Growth in 2010

2011-08-12T04:42:00.000-07:00

TV Demand Outlook Improves; Revenues to Resume Growth in 2010

LCD TV Forecast Increased Based on Strong Demand and Lower Pricing; 3D and LED to Drive Growth in New Segments

Austin, Texas (Vocus) December 30, 2009

As the world begins to emerge from the economic malaise of 2009, consumer demand for TVs continues to improve. Total TV shipments in Q309 were up Y/Y on a unit basis for the first time in a year, and DisplaySearch now expects that global TV revenues will rise Y/Y in Q110-the first time in 6 quarters. As shown in the latest DisplaySearch Advanced Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report (http://www. displaysearch. com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs. xsl/quarterly_global_tv_shipment_and_forecast_report. asp)], total TV shipments will rise from 205 million units in 2009 to 218 million units in 2010, a 6% increase following 2009s 1% shipment decline. Key drivers of this growth are demand resilience in developed TV markets like North America, Japan and Western Europe, as well as accelerating demand from emerging markets for flat panel TVs.

"China is a hot growth engine for the global flat panel TV market as the transition from CRT to LCD and plasma TVs continues to drive market growth," observed Hisakazu Torii (http://www. displaysearch. com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs. xsl/analysts_htorii. asp)], VP of TV Market Research for DisplaySearch. "Government stimulus activity is having a positive effect on demand for flat panel TVs in both China and Japan, while several upcoming analog-to-digital broadcast changes in 2010 are likely to increase demand in Western Europe for digital TVs. Meanwhile, large price declines in North America have been driving strong unit demand, especially for 19-inch to 32-inch sizes."

Global average selling prices for all TV technologies are expected to fall 9% in 2009, the first year of declining average prices since the flat panel TV transition began. The large decline in average pricing, a result of both high flat panel market share and price erosion, has boosted demand for TVs on a unit basis, but not enough to prevent a 10% decline in global TV revenues, from $112 billion to $101 billion. However, global price erosion is expected to lessen in 2010 which, when combined with an increased unit demand outlook, will return some positive revenue growth to the industry.

The worldwide CRT TV shipment forecast for 2010 was downgraded to 32 million units on declining demand and waning supply of core components. The forecast for plasma TVs was slightly upgraded to 14.6 million units, based on increased demand expected in China from new local production.

2010 LCD TV Shipment Outlook Increased to More than 170 Million Units
After a cautious outlook at the start of 2009, global demand for LCD TVs has held up astonishingly well amid the worst global recession in decades. DisplaySearch has upgraded its 2009 LCD TV forecast to 140.5 million units, based on surging demand in China, as well as improving outlook for LCD TVs in Western Europe and North America from large price declines. In fact, nearly all regions received a demand outlook upgrade, although overall LCD TV revenues are only expected to rise 1% in 2009 amid pricing pressure.

"LCD TV prices have been falling by 20-30% Y/Y or more at most screen sizes with the overall average LCD TV price expected to fall 24% in 2009, twice the rate of decline seen in 2008," noted Paul Gagnon (http://www. displaysearch. com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs. xsl/analysts_pgagnon. asp), Director of North America TV Market Research. The price declines are a strong influence on the robust demand, but are coming at the expense of profitability for many in the supply chain, especially at the brand and reseller level. Ultimately though, tough times are a prime opportunity for companies to capture market share and weve seen a distinct shift in share position in 2009."

The 2010 LCD TV forecast has been upgraded to 171 million units, which would be a 22% increase over 2009 levels. The strong demand in 2009 has come mostly from smaller screen sizes (less than 40-inch) where prices are near or below $500, but DisplaySearch now expects larger screen sizes to resume share growth in 2010 and beyond as economic conditions continue to improve.

Advanced technologies like LED backlights and 3D are expected to provide a further catalyst for growth, particularly in higher price point products where the premiums are more acceptable. LED backlight LCD TVs in particular are poised for explosive growth in 2010 as nearly every major TV brand will introduce a wide variety of models and sizes with aggressive targets for growth. Starting in Q110, DisplaySearch will report actual and forecast data for LED backlit LCD TV shipments by brand, region, screen size, resolution and frame rate.

DisplaySearch is also currently tracking shipments of high frame rate LCD TVs. Higher frame rates are important to manufacturers and retailers who seek to mitigate the commoditization of LCD TVs with high performance features and future technologies like LED and 3D will receive similar attention. The 100/120 Hz frame rate models will account for 26% of LCD TV revenues worldwide in 2009, while 200/240 Hz will take about 5% of revenues. By 2013, 100/120 Hz will account for 31% of LCD TV revenues, while 200/240 Hz will account for nearly 20%.

The DisplaySearch Q409 Advanced Quarterly Global TV Shipment and Forecast Report (http://www. displaysearch. com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs. xsl/quarterly_global_tv_shipment_and_forecast_report. asp) includes panel and TV shipments by region and by size for nearly 60 brands, and also includes rolling 16-quarter forecasts, TV cost/price forecasts and design wins. Beginning in Q110, the report will also provide detail on LED backlit LCD TVs by size, frame rate and resolution, including TV cost modeling for both 60 Hz and 120 Hz sets. This report is delivered in PowerPoint and includes Excel-based data and tables. If you need further information or assistance please contact us at +1.512.687.1511 or sales(at)displaysearch(dot)com or at the local DisplaySearch offices in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the United Kingdom.

The DisplaySearch 12th Annual USFPD Conference, called "Laying the Foundations for the Next Wave of Growth: Energy Efficient & Low Cost Alternatives Lead the Way" will be held March 2-3, 2010 at the Hilton San Diego Resort in San Diego, California. The event will focus on all major and emerging flat panel display applications, as well as key components and materials related to the supply chain. To view the agenda and register, visit www. displaysearch. com/usfpd (http://www. displaysearch. com/usfpd)]. Register by January 25, 2010 to receive the early bird discount and save $400!

Media interested in attending the USFPD Conference should contact Stacey Voorhees-Harmon at Stacey at savvypublicrelations dot net or call +1.925.336.9592.

About DisplaySearch
Since 1996, DisplaySearch has been recognized as a leading global market research and consulting firm specializing in the $770 billion display supply chain, as well as the emerging photovoltaic/solar cell industries. DisplaySearch provides trend information, forecasts and analyses developed by a global team of experienced analysts with extensive industry knowledge and resources. In collaboration with the NPD Group, its parent company, DisplaySearch uniquely offers a true, end-to-end view of the display supply chain from materials and components to shipments of electronic devices with displays to sales of major consumer and commercial channels. For more information on DisplaySearch analysts, reports and industry events, visit us at http://www. displaysearch. com/ (http://www. displaysearch. com/). Read our blog at http://www. displaysearchblog. com/ (http://www. displaysearchblog. com/) and follow us on Twitter at @DisplaySearch.

About The NPD Group, Inc.
The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,700 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless. For more information, contact us or visit http://www. npd. com/and (http://www. npd. com/and) http://www. npdgroupblog. com/ (http://www. npdgroupblog. com/). Follow us on Twitter at @npdtech and @npdgroup.

Media Contact:
Stacey Voorhees
Public Relations
Phone: 925-336-9592
E-mail: stacey(at)savvypublicrelations(dot)net

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United States & Canada Introduces New Operator Services Customized for US, Canadian & European Tourists Visiting Mexico (001-800-555-1212)

2011-08-12T03:16:00.000-07:00

United States & Canada Introduces New Operator Services Customized for US, Canadian & European Tourists Visiting Mexico (001-800-555-1212)

International Carrier Delivers International Operator Services to Tourist Market in Mexico

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 7, 2005

A leading provider of international telecommunications services today announced the completion of a new service customized for the fast growing Mexico tourist trade.

The new service includes an enhanced version of the well known 1-800-555-1212 number in the USA and Canada, a toll-free access service that lets tourists in Mexico place collect, credit card, third party and Bell Calling Card calls to people in the U. S. & Canada using an automated attendant, or live operator services. This innovative service now works from any phone in Mexico, including pay phones, without the need of a prepaid card. A tourist when travelling anywhere in Mexico simply needs to remember to dial a "00" in front of the 1-800-555-1212 number they've come to know and trust (001-800-555-1212).

According to telecom officials, a strong focus on the tourist market clearly differentiates 001-800-555-1212 from any competition. "…Unlike other providers that charge enormous rates to tourists trying to call back home, 001-800-555-1212 has established itself already as the preeminent operator services company in the USA and Canada, and now will do so in Mexico..."

In March 2004, international travel to Mexico generated more than US$1 billion in revenues in the one month, according to statistics released by Mexico's Tourism Secretariat.

Figures also revealed that more than 5.2 million international tourists visited Mexico during the first quarter of 2004, 14.6 percent more than during the same period last year.

Also breaking records was the average spending of international tourists while in Mexico, which was also reported at an all-time high of US$724 in the first quarter of 2004, up from US$690 during the same period in 2003.

According to recently published reports, tourists will spend more than $25 million on international calls from Mexico during the high season periods. The report also reveals that tourists are just as heavy users of international calling from Mexico as the nationals that reside there. These trends demonstrate that more than 90 percent of tourists make frequent calls from Mexico while on vacation.

All 001-800-555-1212 service recordings are provided in multiple languages, which ensures that its customers, the majority of whom speak English at home, fully understand system prompts and messages. In addition, 001-800-555-1212's customer service efforts are built around a team of more than 150 multilingual operators with offices in Los Angeles California, Longview Texas, Monterrey Mexico, and Guadalajara & Mexico City. Outbound call centers in Mexico are also staffed with multilingual professionals who appreciate the cultural nuances of callers from different countries of origin.

About 001-800-555-1212

001-800-555-1212, a US-based telecommunications concern is a leading communications carrier with a comprehensive set of local, long distance, international and enhanced calling services for more than 20 million tourists worldwide. With a strong focus on the tourist marketplace, 001-800-555-1212 serves many of the top tourist markets including Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States, and employs hundreds of multilingual operators and specializes in delivering competitive telecommunications services to a growing base of tourists worldwide.

For more information & dialing instructions and cards, visit the their website at www.10-10-288.Com, or www.01-800-555-1212.Com.

Contact:

001-800-555-1212.Com

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Large-Area TFT LCD Shipments Grew 20% Y/Y in 2009, Reaching 527 Million

2011-08-12T00:05:00.000-07:00

Large-Area TFT LCD Shipments Grew 20% Y/Y in 2009, Reaching 527 Million

LG Display Leads with 24.9% Shipment Share; Samsung Follows Closely with 24.5%

Austin, Texas (Vocus) February 10, 2010

Global large-area TFT LCD panel shipments reached a record high of 527 million units in 2009, with strong growth in TV, mini-note and public display applications, indicating recovery from the economic crisis in late 2008, according to the DisplaySearch Quarterly Large-Area TFT LCD Shipment Report (http://www. displaysearch. com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs. xsl/quarterly_large_area_tft_lcd_shipment_report. asp). Q4’09 was the strongest quarter, with 154 million units shipped, up 1% from Q3’09.

Monitors are a relatively mature market for large-area TFT LCD, with only 2% Y/Y growth from 2008, and the same level as 2007. However, notebook PC and mini-note panels reached 175 million units for a healthy 25% Y/Y growth (Table 1). TV panels are the brightest spot, with 45% Y/Y growth to 163 million units. In addition, public display panel shipments grew substantially, by 93% Y/Y, from 0.9 million units to 1.1 million.

“In the middle of 2009, DisplaySearch indicated that 2009 panel shipments would exceed 520 million units, based on the aggressive business plans of panel makers, and these results justify our forecast,” noted David Hsieh, Vice President of DisplaySearch and the research leader for large-area panels. “Q4’09 was a very strong quarter, especially for LCD TV, which passed 50 million units for the first time. This is a result of strong panel demand from China, as well as economic recovery in North America and Europe. Panel makers are increasing their utilization to boost shipments.” Hsieh continued, “However, due to seasonality, shorter working days, and a labor shortage in China, we expect that panel shipments will decline by 4% Q/Q in Q1’10, although panel makers are targeting more than 50 million LCD TV panels.”

LG Display led 2009 shipments with a 24.9% share, but Samsung followed closely with 24.5%. AUO’s share was 17.0% and CMO’s was 14.2% (Table 2). However, Samsung remains the leader in both area and revenues. Korean makers significantly increased their area share, from 46.2% in 2008 to 52.8% in 2009.

This Quarterly Large-Area TFT LCD Shipment Report (http://www. displaysearch. com/cps/rde/xchg/displaysearch/hs. xsl/quarterly_large_area_tft_lcd_shipment_report. asp) covers the entire range of large-area panels shipped worldwide and regionally. With 100% coverage of panel makers and authored by industry experts, the Quarterly Large-Area TFT LCD Shipment Report analyzes historical shipments and forecast projections to provide some of the most detailed information and insights available. The report is delivered in Excel pivot tables, flex spreadsheet and PowerPoint analysis. For more information, contact Charles Camaroto at 1.888.436.7673 or 1.516.625.2452, e-mail contact@displaysearch. com or contact your regional DisplaySearch office in China, Japan, Korea or Taiwan.

The 12th annual DisplaySearch USFPD Conference, called "Laying the Foundations for the Next Wave of Growth: Energy Efficient & Low Cost Alternatives Lead the Way" will be held March 2-3, 2010 at the Hilton San Diego Resort in San Diego, California. The event will focus on all major and emerging flat panel display applications, as well as key components and materials related to the supply chain. To view the agenda and register, visit www. displaysearch. com/usfpd (http://www. displaysearch. com/usfpd). Register by January 25, 2010 to receive the early bird discount and save $400! Media interested in attending the USFPD Conference should contact Stacey Voorhees-Harmon at stacey at savvypublicrelations dot net or call +1.925.336.9592.

About DisplaySearch
Since 1996, DisplaySearch has been recognized as a leading global market research and consulting firm specializing in the $770 billion display supply chain, as well as the emerging photovoltaic/solar cell industries. DisplaySearch provides trend information, forecasts and analyses developed by a global team of experienced analysts with extensive industry knowledge and resources. In collaboration with the NPD Group, its parent company, DisplaySearch uniquely offers a true, end-to-end view of the display supply chain from materials and components to shipments of electronic devices with displays to sales of major consumer and commercial channels. For more information on DisplaySearch analysts, reports and industry events, visit us at www. displaysearch. com. Read our blog at www. displaysearchblog. com and follow us on Twitter at @DisplaySearch.

About The NPD Group, Inc.
The NPD Group is the leading provider of reliable and comprehensive consumer and retail information for a wide range of industries. Today, more than 1,700 manufacturers, retailers, and service companies rely on NPD to help them drive critical business decisions at the global, national, and local market levels. NPD helps our clients to identify new business opportunities and guide product development, marketing, sales, merchandising, and other functions. Information is available for the following industry sectors: automotive, beauty, commercial technology, consumer technology, entertainment, fashion, food and beverage, foodservice, home, office supplies, software, sports, toys, and wireless. For more information, contact us or visit www. npd. com and www. npdgroupblog. com. Follow us on Twitter at @npdtech and @npdgroup.

Media Contact:
Stacey Voorhees-Harmon
Public Relations
Phone: 925-336-9592
E-mail: stacey at savvypublicrelations dot net

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TBM Consulting Group Names Two New Members to Board of Directors

2011-08-11T09:58:00.000-07:00

TBM Consulting Group Names Two New Members to Board of Directors

TBM Consulting Group, a leading global operations consultancy for the manufacturing and services sectors, today announced two new members to its Board of Directors: Mark Gottfredson, Partner and a senior leader of the Performance Improvement Practice at Bain & Company; and Ron Wince, President and CEO of Guidon Performance Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of TBM. Mr. Gottfredson and Mr. Wince will provide an outside and unique perspective to help TBM achieve stronger future growth.

Durham, NC (PRWEB) December 21, 2010

"Mark has extensive experience advising chief executives and top-level managers in a wide range of industries. He is our first outside board member and we will benefit greatly from his strategic perspective and his point of view as an executive in a large, global consultancy," said Anand Sharma, CEO of TBM Consulting Group, Inc.

Sharma added, "Ron is also a welcome addition to our board. He has been a valuable partner for TBM in the areas of business performance improvement, cultural transformation and strategy deployment, in the service industry. He brings a unique service sector perspective to our board for continued growth."

Mark Gottfredson is a director of Bain & Company, a global business consultancy, in the firm's Dallas office, which he founded in 1990. He is coauthor of The Breakthrough Imperative: How the Best Managers Get outstanding Results (HarperCollins, 2009), and his articles have appeared in Harvard Business Review, European Business Journal, the Globe and Mail the Economist, and the Dallas Business Journal. He has been named to Consulting Magazine's list of top 25 consultants globally and is regularly quoted in publications, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, BusinessWeek, Fortune, the Economist, CBS MarketWatch and Investor's Business Daily. Gottfredson received a BA in Japanese from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar.
Ron Wince has overseen the start-up and growth of Guidon Performance Solutions to a full-service business process excellence and technology consulting firm. As president and chief executive officer, he uses his nearly two decades of experience to help enhance business results and garner customer satisfaction for the company's growing client roster. Prior to founding Guidon, Ron held senior leadership positions within J. P. Morgan Chase, Freudenberg-NOK, and Lear Corporation. He regularly appears in Fortune, Forbes, Patient Safety and Quality, and Healthcare Executive. He has also has served as an expert commentator on the FOX Business Network. A graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, Ron holds a degree in engineering and is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm.

About TBM Consulting Group
Headquartered in the US, TBM Group is the global leader in business performance improvement on five continents and in multiple languages. TBM Consulting Group is an operations consulting firm known for its ability to help organizations drive significant value creation through the implementation of sustainable process excellence throughout the enterprise. They provide the framework, structure, resources and training to develop an organization capable of delivering growth in an increasingly complex, global business environment. The company is headquartered in Durham, NC, and led by its founder and CEO, Anand Sharma. Learn more at http://www. tbmcg. com.

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New gaming website dedicated to all gamers

2011-08-11T05:37:00.000-07:00

New gaming website dedicated to all gamers

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CopperGate Communications Buys HomePlug AV Powerline Technology from Conexant Systems, Inc.: Leads way towards next home networking standard, G. hn

2011-08-10T14:04:00.000-07:00

CopperGate Communications Buys HomePlug AV Powerline Technology from Conexant Systems, Inc.: Leads way towards next home networking standard, G. hn

CopperGate Communications, the Everywire Home Networking Company(TM), today announced the purchase of the HomePlug AV business from Conexant Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNXT). CopperGate is now the first semiconductor company with home networking technologies supporting all three wire types - coax, phone and power lines.

TEL AVIV, Israel & NEWARK, Calif. (PRWEB) May 7, 2008

CopperGate acquired the HomePlug AV business from Conexant including all relevant power line technology and silicon products, related patents, appropriate licenses, and requisite personnel. Former Conexant employees will become part of the CopperGate team and will expand the company's R&D initiatives in Southern California. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

CopperGate is already the leading provider of HomePNA compliant chipsets, the dominant coax and phone wire standard for IPTV installations and the company remains strongly committed to the HomePNA standard.

"Adding power line technology to our HomePNA coax and phone line technology opens up many new markets globally and better prepares the company for the exciting new ITU home networking standard, G. hn," said Gabi Hilevitz, Chief Executive Officer of CopperGate. "We are not limited to a single wire, a single technology standard or a single way of thinking. Now, service providers globally will receive greater choice, flexibility, capability and value from one leader - CopperGate."

G. hn is the working group name for the next generation global home networking standard being created within the ITU-T. With G. hn, coax, phone wires and power lines will all be supported by a single standard. Today, there are twenty-five active global members of G. hn including AT&T, Verizon, France Telecom, Intel and TI and the group recently began meeting monthly due to strong interest and increased contributions. The G. hn foundation specification is expected by the end of 2008.

"It's very important that power line technology is now being included in international standards bodies like the ITU and IEEE, helping to promote a common power line networking approach worldwide," said Jaime Fink, Vice President of Technology and Strategy, 2Wire, Inc. "CopperGate's acquisition of power line technology should help accelerate delivery of the 3-wire capable G. hn standard that carriers want."

"For a number of years, it has been In-Stat's position that service operators desire to use multiple existing-wire mediums to offer them flexibility and cost-effectiveness for video distribution deployments. The capability to use two mediums (a pair) is an advantage compared to one medium, and three mediums 'beats a pair,'" observed Joyce Putscher, Principal Analyst at market research firm In-Stat.

"We at iSuppli are very bullish on G. hn. It makes a lot of sense for the market and with the Conexant acquisition, CopperGate appears to now have all the pieces necessary to become an early leader with compliant products in the market," added Steve Rago, Principal Analyst at the market analyst firm iSuppli. "It's pretty significant news."

About CopperGate

CopperGate Communications, the Everywire Home Networking Company(TM) develops high performance chipsets for broadband access and networking for high fidelity home entertainment applications such as HD-enabled IPTV, multi-room DVRs, and video on demand (VOD). As a leader in multi-wire home networking, only CopperGate is capable to offer both HomePNA and HomePlug technology for use in individual homes and multi-dwelling and multi-tenant units (MDU/MTU) worldwide. CopperGate chipsets have been deployed by leading triple-play service providers representing nearly 100 million lines and have already connected over 15,000 miles of coax. Founded in 2000, CopperGate is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel with offices in the United States, Taiwan, Korea, China and Japan.

For more information, please visit www. copper-gate. com.

Reader Contact Information

North America:

CopperGate Communications, 39899 Balentine Drive, Suite 355, Newark, CA 94560

Tel: 510-656-8500, info@copper-gate. com.

Europe and Asia:

CopperGate Communications, 34 Habarzel St., 69710 Tel Aviv, Israel

Tel: +972 3-644-4488, info@copper-gate. com.

Everywire Home Networking Company is a trademark of CopperGate Communications in the U. S.A. and other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are believed to be trademarks of their respective owners.

Table Soccer Champions Compete in Benefit for the "V Foundation" - North Carolina Community Teams with Top Ranked “Foosball” Stars to Help in Fight Against Cancer

2011-08-09T04:45:00.000-07:00

Table Soccer Champions Compete in Benefit for the "V Foundation" - North Carolina Community Teams with Top Ranked “Foosball” Stars to Help in Fight Against Cancer

Popular locally as a family restaurant and bar, Fat Daddy’s in Raleigh, North Carolina will also be host to this year’s “Jimmy V” North Carolina Foosball Open. To be held March 17-19 and with categories open to men and women and beginner through Master, the tournament is expected to draw local table soccer (a. k.a. “foosball”) enthusiasts and even internationally ranked players from throughout the region, with proceeds benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) March 4, 2006

Popular locally as a family restaurant and bar, Fat Daddy’s in Raleigh will also be host to this year’s “Jimmy V” North Carolina Foosball Open. To be held March 17-19 and with categories open to men and women and beginner through Master, the tournament is expected to draw local table soccer (a. k.a. “foosball”) enthusiasts and even internationally ranked players from throughout the region, with proceeds benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research.

The “Jimmy V” tournament annually raises funds for the V Foundation, named for the late North Carolina State basketball coach and ABC/ESPN sports commentator Jimmy Valvano. The V Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to saving lives by helping to find a cure for cancer by generating broad-based support for cancer research and by creating an urgent public awareness of the importance of the war against cancer. In its first few years, the tournament raised a total of over $10,000 for the V Foundation, thanks to local area business sponsorships, and a total of more than $100,000 has been raised for this and other charities in a nationwide combined effort by local event organizers and Bonzini™ USA, a Division of Cribbs, Inc.

Each year, the tournament takes place on “French-style” foosball tables provided by Bonzini™ USA. The Bonzini™ table is one of five different styles of table soccer tables currently endorsed by the International Table Soccer Federation (ITSF) for use in international competition. With the tournament recently recognized as an ITSF “Master Series” tour event, the “Jimmy V” North Carolina Foosball Open has now been elevated to international status. Particularly exciting will be the Open Doubles and Open Singles events, beginning 1:30 p. m. on Saturday, which will feature returning champions Mack Smith, Tim “Fuji” Alberts, and Doris Little, as well as top players from throughout the region and may include players from as far away as Canada. The event is open to all spectators and there is no admission fee to enter the tournament area. Registration begins at 6:00 p. m. on Friday, March 17th, with most finals held on Sunday the 19th.

Other ITSF 2006 World Tour events are scheduled to take place in Kentucky, Minnesota, Texas, and even Las Vegas. In addition, table soccer players all around the United States are gearing up for further ITSF competition in Austria, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Poland, and the UK. In fact, this year’s tour will be the largest worldwide table soccer pro tour ever.

For additional details about the event and the sport of table soccer, please see the following websites:

Www. bonziniusa. com - tournament/charity information site

Www. table-soccer. org - the ITSF web site/international rankings

Www. foosball. com - general information about the sport of table soccer

Www. foosworld. com - information about players & regional events across the U. S.A.

Www. foosball. com/ustsf (http://www. foosball. com/ustsf ) - the official USTSF web site

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VIZ Media Partners with McDonald’s for Special Naruto Happy Meal for Latin America

2011-08-08T19:31:00.000-07:00

VIZ Media Partners with McDonald’s for Special Naruto Happy Meal for Latin America

Collectable Figures From Smash Hit Animated Series To Be Offered In Key Latin American Territories

San Francisco, CA (Vocus) March 20, 2010

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announced that it has teamed with McDonald’s® to launch a special NARUTO Happy Meal® in Latin America. McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer. VIZ Media is the licensor for the NARUTO brand in North and South America.

In February, Mexico became the first country in Latin America to offer collectable figures for Naruto, Sasuke, Rock Lee and Gaara, who are featured main characters in the massively popular animated and manga graphic novel series. In March, McDonald’s locations in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama will begin offering the NARUTO Happy Meals. By April, restaurants in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela will also offer the NARUTO premiums.

“We’re extremely excited to feature NARUTO with the Happy Meal brand as we feel that it speaks to the new generation of McDonald’s customers,” says Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President Sales, VIZ Media. “Happy Meals are enjoyed by millions around the world everyday and to launch this campaign with such a staple in the lives of so many families means a lot to the NARUTO franchise. The popularity of the animated series has exploded throughout Latin America, where it is seen in more than 16 territories, and we’re sure McDonald’s customers will look forward to collecting these fun premiums!”

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens and has sold more than 85 million copies to date. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (rated ‘T’ for teens), is among VIZ Media’s most successful properties.

The storylines of both the NARUTO manga and animated series/features depict the adventures of a young boy named Naruto Uzumaki who trains to become a ninja. Naruto, cursed with the spirit of the nine-tailed fox demon sealed within his body, is bullied and discriminated against by his fellow villagers. But Naruto is resilient and undaunted and his determination often inspires those around him. Through the adventures, the young ninja learns the importance of friendship, teamwork, loyalty, hard work, creativity, ingenuity, and right vs. wrong.

For more information on NARUTO, please visit the official NARUTO website at www. Naruto. com.

About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www. VIZ. com.

About Arcos Dorados
Arcos Dorados is the largest restaurant operator in Latin America and the largest franchisee of the McDonald’s brand in the world. Arcos Dorados is a Latin American company and operates more than 1,750 McDonald’s restaurants, 1,200 dessert centers and 200 McCafé units in 19 countries (Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, Guadeloupe, French Guyana, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Thomas, Saint Croix, Uruguay y Venezuela) and delivers field service to the other ten markets in the region. It has more than 100 thousand employees who serve some 3.5 million clients per day. More than just one of the major employers in the region, Arcos Dorados is recognized as one of the best companies to work for and one of the prime employers of young people in their first jobs. Arcos Dorados also owns Axis, the logistics company present in Argentina, Chile, Venezuela y Mexico, with 500 employees and 150 clients.

About McDonald’s
McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 31,000 local restaurants in more than 100 countries. More than 75 percent of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by franchisees and affiliates.

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SunGard Extends Managed ASP Service for Trading on Japanese Exchanges

2011-08-08T12:20:00.000-07:00

SunGard Extends Managed ASP Service for Trading on Japanese Exchanges

SunGard has extended its ASP connectivity services in Japan by adding new connections to three Japanese exchanges: Osaka Securities Exchange (OSE), Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), including the new Tdex+ options trading platform. SunGard has provided ASP managed access to the Tokyo Financial Exchange (TFX) since 2008.

London, UK (Vocus) April 27, 2009

SunGard’s extended services will allow exchange members in Japan to outsource the complex activities involved in procuring and managing the hardware, software and telecommunication links required for market access. Users will benefit from 24/7, cost-effective access to all local markets.

Japanese exchanges offer, or plan to offer in the near future, membership to financial institutions outside Japan. SunGard’s global order routing network, GL Net, provides direct links to all of SunGard’s ASP gateways worldwide. International financial institutions that use GL Net will therefore be able to trade on Japanese exchanges from locations worldwide.

Franck Peltier, managing director of SunGard’s global trading business in Asia, said: “SunGard already has a major presence in Japan, delivering enterprise software solutions for trading and market access that are managed by customers in-house. In addition, SunGard has strong relationships with TFX, OSE, TOCOM and TSE – that will be further strengthened with these connectivity services. We built the Japanese ASP gateways using our experience in delivering and supporting trading infrastructure and market gateways for brokerage houses throughout the world. SunGard now provides ASP connectivity services to more than 70 equities and derivatives exchanges worldwide.”

About SunGard’s GL Net
GL Net is a high-bandwidth global network, providing order routing and market data delivery services. GL Net was conceived by SunGard’s global trading business, formerly known as GL TRADE. GL Net links a direct-market-access community of financial institutions, with brokerage organizations offering services for trading on the world’s electronic markets in all core asset classes. GL Net’s connectivity hubs support low-latency market data delivery from global markets and is continuing to expand to cover emerging electronic markets.

About SunGard
SunGard is one of the world’s leading software and IT services companies. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including the world’s 25 largest financial services companies.

SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software.

With annual revenue exceeding $5 billion, SunGard is ranked 472 on the Fortune 500 and is the largest privately held business software and services company on the Forbes list of private businesses. Based on information compiled by Datamonitor*, SunGard is the third largest provider of business applications software after Oracle and SAP. Continuity, Insurance & Risk has recognized SunGard as service provider of the year an unprecedented five times. For more information, please visit SunGard at http://www. sungard. com.

*January 2009 Technology Vendors Financial Database Tracker http://www. datamonitor. com
Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo and GL Net are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U. S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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World Battery & Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market to Reach US$21.2 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-07T01:32:00.000-07:00

World Battery & Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials Market to Reach US$21.2 Billion by 2010, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Human dependence on power has grown substantially over the years. This has not only increased pressure on conventional sources of energy but also created the problem of pollution. Scientists are continuously developing alternative sources of power, which have higher energy density, longevity, are more economical, commercially viable, and above all, environmental friendly. Batteries are one of the most widely used sources of power particularly in automobiles and UPS systems while fuel cells are the latest addition providing power with zero emission. Materials and chemicals used in their making are very important for commercial viability as they are instrumental in determining efficiency, voltage, current, and safety of the power producing system.

San Jose, California (PRWEB) July 19, 2007

World Battery & Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials market (http://www. strategyR. com/MCP-1140.asp) is projected to maintain a strong CAGR of 6.7% over 2001-2010 to reach US$21.2 billion by 2010. Japan, with a share estimated at 29.04% in 2006, constitutes the largest market, while Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of 9.39% over 2001-2010, represents the fastest growing market for battery & fuel cell chemicals and materials.

Metals market constitutes the largest segment in the global battery & fuel cell chemicals and materials market with an estimated share of 48.79% in 2006. On the other hand, Polymers market (http://www. strategyR. com/MCP-1140.asp) is forecast to be the fastest growing segment, with a CAGR of 8.89% over 2001-2010. Other segments analyzed include Chemicals market (http://www. strategyR. com/MCP-1140.asp) used in batteries & fuel cells and Other Materials (including Carbon and Graphite) market (http://www. strategyR. com/MCP-1140.asp).

Demand for battery and fuel cell materials is slated to grow steadily through 2010. Demand for pure and premium quality materials would increase on account of rising demand from product designers and consumers for durable batteries. Battery production and demand for materials would rise with increase in demand for high-drain electronic products.

The market for polymers and carbon/graphite is expected to grow rapidly due to their increased use in fuel cells, rechargeable lithium, and other sophisticated batteries, according to research published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Nanomaterials market would also grow at a high pace with the capability to enhance the efficiency of fuel cells and batteries.

Good sales potential of platinum, titanium, lithium and other smaller volume metals would help growth in demand for metals, which would constitute the major part of the fuel cell and battery consumption. The market for chemicals, controlling the second highest market share of overall materials, is also expected to increase due to growth in manufacture of lithium batteries.

Electrodes are expected to continue as the major functional materials segment due to the increased production of fuel cell systems, lithium, and other complex battery types. The battery market would also record a strong growth because of the materials incorporated in electrolytes, separators, catalysts, and performance additives.

Globalization has brought boom in the Information Technology sector and with it, came ever-increasing demand for computers, mobile phones, and camcorders. These products are dependent on batteries for their back up power supply. As the development is taking place in these products, demand for high performance, rechargeable batteries is growing rapidly. With every passing day, computers and mobile phones are becoming leaner, more compact, and efficient, therefore, demanding even better performance from rechargeable batteries.

Hence, many battery manufacturers are turning towards high performance rechargeable batteries and adapting them according to the demand. As the market for these batteries is growing, the demand for chemicals and materials used in the production of these batteries is also growing by leaps and bounds. Market for Lithium, Zinc, and Nickel is expanding. Lithium, being able to store very high energy in a small space, is leading the pack. Of late, due to hazards of lithium and costly technology of Lithium-ion, the market is shifting towards Lithium polymers. The production capacities are now drifting towards the development of Lithium polymers for use in high performance rechargeable batteries.

Major companies covered in the report titled "Battery & Fuel Cell Chemicals and Materials: A Global Strategic Report" by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. include Asbury Carbons, Cabot Corporation, Daramic Inc., Delta plc, DuPont, Energizer Holdings, Exide Technologies, GrafTech International, H. C. Starck, Hammond Group Inc., Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells, OM Group Inc., SGL Carbon, Shepherd Chemical Company, Spectrum Brands and Superior Graphite Company.

For more details about this research report, please visit www. strategyR. com/MCP-1140.asp (http://www. strategyR. com/MCP-1140.asp).

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.:
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of over 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Telephone 408-528-9966
Fax 408-528-9977
Web Site www. StrategyR. com

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Human Level is Awarded Search Engine Positioning Contract for Caixa Galicia in Portugal

2011-08-06T19:57:00.000-07:00

Human Level is Awarded Search Engine Positioning Contract for Caixa Galicia in Portugal

Human Level Communications has been awarded a search engine positioning contract by Caixa Galicia to improve strategies related to the search engine optimization (SEO) of its corporative portal in Portugal, www. caixagalicia. pt.

Irving, TX (PRWEB) August 2, 2007

Human Level Communications has been awarded a search engine positioning contract by Caixa Galicia to improve strategies related to the search engine optimization (SEO) of the portal Caixa Galicia Portugal, http://www. caixagalicia. pt (http://www. caixagalicia. pt).

This contract follows the one assigned by Caixa Galicia to Human Level Communications for the search engine optimization of the Caixa Galicia Foundation portal, http://www. fundacioncaixagalicia. org (http://www. fundacioncaixagalicia. org).

The primary mission will be to guarantee the visibility of the portal www. caixagalicia. pt within the most important Internet search engines - Google, MSN Search, Yahoo! Sapo, etc.- for a wide variety of finance-related search terms in Portuguese.

About Human Level Communications (HLC):
Human Level Communications is a Spanish firm and a pioneer in the application of web optimization techniques, search engine positioning, and web performance analysis. HLC has successfully implemented SEO and SEM campaigns in Spanish, French, German, English, Chinese and Japanese for companies in a variety of countries. HLC has offices in Spain and the United States and maintains a presence in Latin-American via strategic partnerships with other consulting firms in those countries. For additional information access http://www. humanlevel. com (http://www. humanlevel. com)

About Caixa Galicia:
Caja de Ahorros de Galicia ("Caixa Galicia") is a credit entity supervised by the Bank of Spain (Banco de España). Caixa Galicia, the mother company, is a credit entity of a foundational nature. It is one of the ten most important Spanish financial entities, with its clear social vocation, allocating around 50% of its profit to socio-cultural activities. The Group participations in other companies are managed out of CXG Corporation.

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ABS Energy Research Releases Report On the Multi Utility Meter Market

2011-08-06T19:29:00.000-07:00

ABS Energy Research Releases Report On the Multi Utility Meter Market

London (PRWEB) March 1, 2006

Utility meters are like bass players in pop bands – unsung and often overlooked, meters, like bass lines, are essential. All utilities require meters for proper measurement of and control over end user consumption. ABS Energy Research offers their latest report on Multi Utility Meters to highlight the depth, intricacy and latest trends in these ubiquitous meter markets.

There are 2.2 billion meters installed in the world in 2006, with a total annual demand of 178 million new and replacement meters. Annual global demand is expected to rise to 213 million meters by 2010 with an annual growth rate of 3.7%.

The new ABS Multi Utility Meter Report is a comprehensive study of the world market and contains demand forecasts for 184 countries; detailed meter market surveys of the 15 largest markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas, a survey of automated meter reading (AMR) deployment trends by sector, and a survey of metrology regulations for the meter industry.

Among the highlights covered in the report are the following:

While the global meter business has always been dominated by a core of European companies – Actaris, Elster and Landis & Gyr, which are all owned by private equity houses -- smaller meter companies, which used to confine themselves to their own national markets, have become increasingly aggressive across Europe and in other regions;

China has now become the largest meter market, due to the government’s drive to increase electrification. AMR is making significant headway in China. Demand for cheap digital solid state meters increased by 50% between 1997 and 2000, enabling easier data collection and intelligent communication with meter points;

Water metering is crucial. Asia has the largest water meter market in the world, both in terms of installed meters and annual demand. China accounts for half of global demand. With a booming economy and a restless population, the Chinese government has made infrastructure improvement a priority. . Among the many measures being implemented is the commercialisation of the utility sectors and the government declaration of a “one meter, one house” policy. Water use in China is inefficient – over half of China’s cities have water shortages and industrial development is threatened. The crisis is already impacting the Chinese economy and the State Council says that improved water metering is important to monitoring and reducing consumption. This gives a fresh impetus to the introduction of AMR and intelligent or smart metering and growth will be very high. Some analysts believe water meter demand in China will grow between 15 and 20%;

Countries that might be expected to be at the forefront of metering technology are strangely conservative. The residential market in Germany, for example, has around 900 electricity distribution companies which use almost entirely electromechanical meters. This could be attributed to the extremely high quality of these meters. Some of the oldest are 45 years old and still in service. Japan also has a high proportion of electromechanical meters in use in the electricity sector;

Japan is a leader in the development of gas metering. Japanese utilities use Micom meters with built-in microprocessors to detect gas leaks, which have caused frequent fires in Japan’s crowded urban neighbourhoods. Tokyo Gas leads the way in extending the facilities and services which can be offered to the public via communicating gas meters, with a whole raft of new and diverse customer services;

Over $23 billion has been invested globally in electromechanical meters, which represents over 87% of the world’s electricity metering devices, and there is a huge stock. Still, there is a huge stock of nearly 1.2 billion electromechanical meters still in use worldwide. Although electronic meters offer measurable benefits in terms of remote reading and data management and will yield savings in energy consumption, it will take many years for them to replace the stock of electromechanical meters. Replacement will eventually evolve by the normal attrition of electromechanical meters, although that could take some 30 years;

From time to time, there have been job lot second-hand sales of large numbers of these meters, usually from American utility companies to those in developing countries. But this is a limited market;

One notable example of a large-scale move to electronic meters was carried out by the Telegestore in Italy. This project inflated world demand by over 8 million meters a year for four years. This kind of project only inflates figures for a few years and then causes a huge fall upon completion. Because the entire meter park will be almost new and will need negligible replacement for some years after, meter demand will be very low after the projects;

ABS Energy Research's extensive report was compiled through a comprehensive literature search, the help of the regulators in each country, the energy projections and demand forecasts produced by 113 countries alongside assistance from governments, organisations and metrological bureaux.

For more information, please contact Melany Krangle at::

ABS Energy Research

8 Quarry Lane

London SW18 2QJ

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8432 6378

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USTPAC Calls for Action based on Department of State's Report on Sri Lanka

2011-08-05T10:09:00.000-07:00

USTPAC Calls for Action based on Department of State's Report on Sri Lanka

The United States Tamil Political Action Council (USTPAC) welcomes the US Department of State's "Report to Congress on Incidents During the Recent Conflict in Sri Lanka", and calls the US Congress and our Government to act on the findings by creating an international investigation mechanism, and instituting trade sanctions against Sri Lanka until full compliance is acceded by the regime in Sri Lanka.

Washington D. C. (PRWEB) October 26, 2009

The US Department of State on Wednesday submitted a report (Link:http://www. scribd. com/doc/21451504/Incidents-during-the-recent-conflict-in-Sri-Lanka (http://www. scribd. com/doc/21451504/Incidents-during-the-recent-conflict-in-Sri-Lanka)) mandated by the Congress "detailing incidents during the recent conflict in Sri Lanka that may constitute violations of international humanitarian law or crimes against humanity, and, to the extent practicable, identifying the parties responsible." A USTPAC spokesperson commended the State Department for its compilation of events and incidents that took place in the Vanni region in the Northeastern part of Sri Lanka early this year. "This report develops a picture of intentional and deliberate violence directed at a people whose only fault is that they are Tamils. The impartiality of the report, which exposes wrong-doings by all actors in the conflict, adds further credibility to the report," said the spokesperson.

The Department of State and the US Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka compiled the report based on the limited information that was available at the time due to tight restrictions on freedom of movement and access. The report stated, "there are allegations that GSL (Government of Sri Lanka) restrictions on access were part of a systematic attempt to hide violations of IHL (International Humanitarian Law) and human rights abuses. Some governments and organizations that were contacted during the preparation of this report indicated that they have additional information that may pertain to relevant incidents but were unwilling to provide it at this time for a variety of reasons, including fears for the safety of their sources." USTPAC fears that it is very likely that there are many more atrocities against the Tamil people that have not yet been brought to light and urges the authorities to obtain the complete story.

Key Findings

It is important to highlight the key findings in the report, which clearly show:
There have been tensions between the Tamils and the Sinhalese, the two major communities in Sri Lanka, since Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948. The Sinhalese-dominated Government of Sri Lanka and their mono-ethnic Sinhala military forces have been battling Tamil separatist militants since 1976 and have directed a large number of their attacks against the Tamil population as a whole in the Northeastern province. The vast majority of the alleged crimes were committed by the Government of Sri Lanka and its agents. This is in total violation of the role and responsibility of a state-actor in an internal conflict, including application of the Principles of Distinction and Proportionality. These crimes constitute violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and various treaties, protocols, and conventions to which the Government of Sri Lanka is a party. The deliberate and intentional nature of attacks against known civilian targets and the utter disregard for Tamils' well-being by the Sri Lankan armed forces. The events and incidents reported clearly make a strong case for IHL violations and crimes against humanity directed at the Tamil population as a whole. Even worse, the GSL (Govt. of Sri Lanka) directed the Tamil population to seek refuge in GSL-designated "no fire zones," but is alleged to have fired into these "no fire zones." The GSL declared a 48-hour ceasefire to allow civilians to leave the "no fire zone," but arbitrarily cut short the ceasefire period and began firing. Government of Sri Lanka forces killed captives and combatants seeking to surrender. Even more shocking, the military forces killed combatants after the combatants reached a surrender agreement with the government. The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the Tamil militant separatist group engaged in child recruitment and forcibly prevented the escape of IDPs, further exasperating the plight of the Tamil people. Even though the LTTE was not recognized as a state actor, the LTTE as a party to the US, EU, Japan and Norway-brokered 2002 ceasefire agreement with the GSL was required to comply with IHL requirements. The systematic denial of essential goods and services to Tamil regions, including food and medicine, aimed at the weakening and destruction of the Tamil civilian population. The description of the inhumane conditions that Tamils of the region are undergoing is one of deliberately induced starvation, malnutrition, lack of medical care, disease, and deaths. Again, these are IHL violations and crimes against humanity directed at the Tamil population. Large-scale, arbitrary and extra-judicial arrests, torture, killings, and disappearances of Tamils. The Government of Sri Lanka and its armed forces have acted with shocking impunity in deliberately and intentionally eliminating large numbers of Tamil civilians. These are very serious violations of IHL and systematic crimes against humanity directed against the Tamil people. Other Recent Similar Reports
It is worth noting that this report from the Department of State is fourth in a series of recent reports all depicting serious violations of human rights and crimes against humanity committed by the Government of Sri Lanka against the Tamil people.
The EU Commission Report on Human Rights Conditions in Sri Lanka, October 19, 2009. (http://trade. ec. europa. eu/doclib/docs/2009/october/tradoc_145152.pdf (http://trade. ec. europa. eu/doclib/docs/2009/october/tradoc_145152.pdf)) The Human Rights Watch reports, for instance September 22, 2009. (http://www. hrw. org/en/news/2009/09/22/sri-lanka-world-leaders-should-demand-end-detention-camps (http://www. hrw. org/en/news/2009/09/22/sri-lanka-world-leaders-should-demand-end-detention-camps)) Amnesty International Bulletin urging the release of all people held in IDP camps, October 8, 2009. (http://www. amnesty. org/en/for-media/press-releases/sri-lanka-displaced-now-trapped-between-military-and-impending-monsoon-2 (http://www. amnesty. org/en/for-media/press-releases/sri-lanka-displaced-now-trapped-between-military-and-impending-monsoon-2)) The International Crisis Group, "The Situation in Sri Lanka", October 1, 2009. (http://www. crisisgroup. org/home/index. cfm? id=6335&l=1 (http://www. crisisgroup. org/home/index. cfm? id=6335&l=1))

Not the first time

While the events described in the Department of State report are terrible in their own right, it must not be forgotten that IHL violations and crimes against humanity have been directed against Tamils in Sri Lanka for decades by the GSL's armed forces and paramilitaries. There has been essentially no effort expended to-date by the Government of Sri Lanka to bring perpetrators of crimes against Tamils to justice. Instead, these criminal methods have become tools in an effort to subjugate and marginalize Tamils, Tamil identity, and Tamil culture in Sri Lanka, along with ethnic cleansing, colonization of the Tamil homeland and forced assimilation.

Accountability

"There are two ways such crimes can be prevented in the future. One is accountability for past crimes, and the second is solving the underlying root causes of the conflict. Having documented these serious violations, our Government cannot conduct business as usual with Sri Lanka," said the USTPAC spokesperson.

USTPAC endorses the calls made by Human Rights Watch(Link: http://www. hrw. org/en/news/2009/10/22/sri-lanka-us-war-crimes-report-details-extensive-abuses (http://www. hrw. org/en/news/2009/10/22/sri-lanka-us-war-crimes-report-details-extensive-abuses)) urging our Government and Congress to act on the report's findings. Specifically, USTPAC calls for:
The crimes against humanity aimed at Tamils in Sri Lanka must be investigated by a UN agency or an international independent commission, followed by an international effort undertaken to bring all perpetrators and instigators of such crimes to justice. The US should impose restrictions on all financial aid and other assistance to Sri Lanka until such commission's work is complete and any subsequent judicial proceedings have reached logical conclusion. The US should also revoke any special trade status granted to Sri Lanka and refrain from promoting investments in Sri Lanka.

Solving the Underlying Root Causes of the Conflict

The second and equally important initiative to prevent future crimes against Tamils in Sri Lanka is to solve the underlying root causes of the conflict.

The report identified some of the root causes where it says, "[f]ollowing the colonial period, which was characterized by perceived British favoritism toward Tamils, the Sinhalese majority government enacted a series of nationalistic laws, one of which made Sinhala the official language in 1956. That same year more than 100 Tamils were killed in widespread violence after Tamil parliamentarians protested the new laws. A law enacted in 1972 made Buddhism the nation's primary religion. Most Tamils are Hindu."

The USTPAC urges the US Government and Congress to take bold steps and lead a UN effort to study the conflict's origins, define a framework for a solution, and help monitor its implementation and enforcement. "Our government must change its policy toward Sri Lanka, from support for what we have considered a friendly, democratic state, to action that will persuade the Government of Sri Lanka to end crimes against the Tamils, bring justice for those wronged and completely restructure the state to allow for a Tamil voice, preservation of the Tamil identity and full participation for Tamils in the life of the society," said the spokesperson for USTPAC.

In the past our government has taken bold steps to resolve similar ethnic conflicts in Northern Ireland and Kosovo and recently began playing a leadership role in Kashmir, Somalia and Darfur. It is USTPAC's hope that our government will review the findings of this report with Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh during his visit to Washington DC this November and take a lead role to help steer a solution to address the Tamils legitimate grievances, as well as bring peace and prosperity to both the Tamils and Sinhalese communities.

For further information call 202 595 3123. Visit us at www. USTPAC. org

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Macau. com Partners with the 5th International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Expo as Official Online Travel Agency

2011-08-05T05:57:00.000-07:00

Macau. com Partners with the 5th International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Expo as Official Online Travel Agency

Macau. com Partners with the 5th International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Expo incorporating Foodservice Equipment, Food & Beverage Expo as Official Online Travel Agency.

Macau (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

MACAU. COM, the leading online destination marketing and travel company in Macau, has been appointed as the official travel agency for the 5th International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Expo incorporating Foodservice Equipment, Food & Beverage Expo, which will be held at the Venetian Macau (http://www. macau. com/en/hotels/macau/cotai/details-for/52/the-venetian-macao-resort-hotel) from Nov 12-14, 2009.

As the largest gathering of the hotel, hospitality and tourism industries in Macau, the expo focuses on not only the continuously growing Macau market, but also the Greater Pearl River Delta as well as the Asian Market, making it the most cost effective channel for product promotion, business matching and networking opportunities.

As the 5th International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Expo's official travel partner, Macau. com is offering participants and exhibitors' exclusive travel deals for hotels in Macau (http://www. macau. com/en/hotels/in/macau), hotels in Hong Kong (http://www. macau. com/en/hotels/in/hong-kong) and Southern China. A specially customized microsite on Macau. com will also provide comprehensive travel and event information, along with exclusive eNewsletters containing the latest hot deals and leisure activities in Macau designed especially for International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Expo 2009.

Macau has successfully drawn attention with the opening of various international luxury casinos and hotels. "Macau's unique blend of mixed culture not only makes it an exciting and unique place to visit but also is one of the ideal platforms for global sourcing," says Christina Siaw, Macau. com's CEO. She adds: "As a leading travel agency, we are delighted to partner with the 5th International Hotel Equipment & Supplies Expo to continuously provide best deals and accommodation arrangements in Macau, a world class business and entertainment destination."

This year's Hotel Expo, as usual, will gather a wide spectrum of exhibits for the hospitality & entertainment sectors ranging from the respective facilities, equipment & supplies to food & beverage, wine, and coffee & tea.

A wealth of activities including Asian Hotel General Managers Forum, Spa & Wellness Forum, Barista Champion Performance, Latte Art Performance with coffee cupping, European Bartender Champion Performance with wine tasting, cooking demonstrations and more will be held during the expo.

Hotel Expo is surely the event that everyone in this industry should not miss!

ABOUT MACAU. COM
Macau. com is the premier web portal and online travel agency for hotel accommodation, packaged tour products for Macau, Hong Kong and Southern China. With a secure and technologically advanced online booking engine, Macau. com's services are targeted at Macau-bound travelers coming from Mainland China, Hong Kong and high growth-tourist areas including Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Australia and North Asian markets such as Japan and Korea. The company is owned by MKW Capital Management, a private equity firm with investments in Macau based businesses including international airline VIVA Macau.

ABOUT COASTAL INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CO., LTD.
Coastal International Exhibition Co., Ltd. is a professional organizer of international exhibitions with over twenty-year's experience and wide business network. It is one of Hong Kong's pioneers having access to the mainland and Macau's exhibition market. Also, it is one of the few overseas companies in assisting China's state-level trade fairs. Over 5,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries participated in the company's exhibitions while over 1,000,000 professional visitors were recorded.

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World Anesthesia Disposables Market to Reach $335 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-04T16:47:00.000-07:00

World Anesthesia Disposables Market to Reach $335 Million by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global general anesthesia disposables market is characterized by a high degree of saturation. Growth is projected to remain sluggish, in wake of minimally invasive technologies fast gaining ground across the world. By the year 2015, global anesthesia disposables market is projected to reach $335 million.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) February 18, 2009

Despite the considerable rise witnessed in general surgical procedures, growing popularity of minimally invasive procedures has mitigated the demand for general and local anesthesia, inhibiting growth in the anesthesia disposables market (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp). Plagued by concerns over rising healthcare expenditure, adoption of disposable anesthesia products including Anesthesia Breathing Circuits, Endotracheal Tubes, and Gas Masks is projected to be slow in developed regions.

United States and Europe collectively account for a major share of the worldwide market for anesthesia disposables, as stated in a recent report published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. Asia-Pacific, with a vast untapped market, holds enormous growth opportunities for anesthesia disposables.

Worldwide Disposable endotracheal tubes market (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp) continues to shrink under the growing influence of laryngeal mask airways (LMA). Laryngeal mask airways provide several advantages over endotracheal tubes. In the developed market of the US and Europe, LMA market is primarily driven by increasing preference for disposable laryngeal mask airways. The trend is driven by increasing use of single-use devices in hospitals to reduce cross-contamination and sterilization costs.

Leading players profiled in the report include King Systems Corporation, LMA International N. V., Nellcor, Medline Industries, Inc., Smiths Medical, Inc., Teleflex Medical, Hudson RCI, Rusch Inc., and Vital Signs Inc.

The report titled "Anesthesia Disposables: A Global Strategic Business Report" published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., covers major market dynamics, trends, issues, and competition pertaining to the market. The report enumerates recent product introductions/innovations, developments, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. Product segments analyzed in the study include Anesthesia Breathing Circuits, Endotracheal Tubes, and Anesthesia Gas Masks. Analysis is presented for the time periods 2000-2005 and 2006-2015. Key geographic markets analyzed include the United States, Japan, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America.

For more details of this research report, please visit http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp (http://www. strategyr. com/Anesthesia_Disposables_Market_Report. asp).

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) (http://www. strategyr. com) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs more than 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of more than 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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Authentic Antique Asian Weapons Come to America

2011-08-03T12:41:00.000-07:00

Authentic Antique Asian Weapons Come to America

Kung-Fu Master Michael Parrella and Mr. Gerry Demarco launch their website www. AntiqueAsianWeapons. com, offering rare and antique weapons from China and Japan. Until now, it was almost impossible to purchase these wonderful antiques from the strict shipping regulations in China. Due to an expanding market and a great interest from Westerners, several of ChinaÂs most reputable antique dealers have agreed to release to the public these treasured historic pieces.

Glen Oaks, NY (PRWEB) January 26, 2005

China has a rich heritage of creating, designing and fighting with weapons for over 4,000 years. Although it would seem like there should be hundreds of thousands of these antiques available, many were outlawed by the governments and destroyed during the late 1800Âs and early 1900Âs.

Most of the swords and weapons in circulation today have been kept in families and passed on to each generation. Some are weapons used by the common infantryman in the military, still others are ceremonial swords used by high ranking government officials.

AntiqueAsianWeapons. com features over 250 bladed weapons, including broadswords, straightswords, spears and lances. They also carry a large variety of flexible and chained weapons such as whips and meteor-hammers.

ÂMost of the weapons that we are offering are from the Ming (1368-1644 AD) and Qing (Ching) Dynasties (1644-1911 AD). States Sifu (master) Michael Parrella. ÂEver since I was a beginner in Kung-Fu, I always dreamed of owning a real antique weapon. I donÂt believe I am alone in that wish and IÂm so excited about the prospect of allowing others like myself to fulfill that dream.Â

These weapons have a wide variety of prices for the seasoned antique dealer to the modest beginner. Qing Dynasty swords can be purchased for as little as $99, while some of their Ming Dynasty swords command up to $10,000!

For the weapons enthusiast who cannot afford an expensive antique, they also offer a full line of vintage reproduction. These reproductions have the look an feel of swords that are several hundred years old. They are fine construction and many can be used for actual Kung-Fu practice!

Mr. Demarco feels that Âalthough the internet opens up many doors to the East for legitimate antique acquisitions, we see more knockoffs and reproductions now than ever. It is very hard sometimes, even in person to tell an authentic antique from a reproduction, much less over the internet. Reproductions are being passed off as antiques and are actually being manufactured to look hundreds of years old. They are even dipped in acid to appear pitted and worn, just to fool the consumer. A collector has to have faith in their dealer and the dealerÂs warranty on their purchases. We hope to establish ourselves as a trustworthy source for the American collector.Â

Although AntiqueAsianWeapons. com carries mostly Chinese weapons, they are planning a full line of Japanese Katanas and Samurai Swords. These will not just be limited to antiques, but also vintage reproductions as well.

AntiqueAsianWeapons. com is striving to become the largest supplier of antique Asian weapons in the U. S. Their knowledge of antique weapons and martial arts makes for the perfect combination to bring these weapons to the public.

For a Free Report on collecting antique Asian weapons, log onto the site www. antiqueasianweapons. com

Contact Information:

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718-831-5425 ph.

718-831-0225 fax

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Global Compressors and Vacuum Pumps Market is Projected to Reach US$13.8 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc

2011-08-03T08:25:00.000-07:00

Global Compressors and Vacuum Pumps Market is Projected to Reach US$13.8 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Compressors and Vacuum Pumps market. Despite witnessing a temporary deceleration in growth in the recent years, primarily due to the recent global economic recession, the world market for compressors and vacuum pumps is expected to recover poise and gain steady momentum in the short to medium term period to reach US$13.8 billion by 2015. This projected growth in the market will be primarily driven by the replacement demand and product innovations from vendors.

San Jose, California (Vocus) June 7, 2010

Thanks to industrialization and subsequent increase in manufacturing activity, the demand for general industrial machinery such as compressors and vacuum pumps has increased considerably over the years. Given their role as key energy suppliers to various industrial and research locations, and considering their utility in changing atmospheric conditions to create a conducive environment for system processes, compressors and vacuum pumps have become highly crucial investments in industrial infrastructure. The demand for compressors and vacuum pumps has traditionally been driven by investments from end-use industries such as petrochemicals, chemicals, power generation and energy. However, the prolonged world economic recession is beginning to take its toll on the industry, with demand patterns showing signs of distress, and modest growth, of late. The global economic downturn forced a considerable decline in demand and prices for gas and oil, which in turn reduced the order intake for compressors and vacuum pumps in both aftermarket and new equipment market over the last few years.

Despite this temporary damper cast by the recession, market still remains optimistic about future prospects, and projects an encouraging outlook for the upcoming years. Growth in the compressors and vacuum pumps market over the next few years will be driven by factors such as revival of key end-use markets and the subsequent rise in demand for energy and natural gas, projected increase in aftermarket services and parts, upgrades, revamps and replacements for aging installed base of machinery and equipment, and innovation from vendors. Brand name recognition, breadth and depth of product offerings, performance, features & functionalities of products offered, integration with larger product solution, price, marketing and sales efforts, and after-sales customer support service will also be crucial to the future growth of this market. Aware of the downward pricing pressure, which is expected to escalate in near-term, manufacturers are fast introducing novelty in their product offerings, by launching products, which are rich in features, and unrivalled in their functionality, reliability, ease-of use, and cost effectiveness. Such product innovations will also drive substantial demand in the market over the next few years.

As stated by the new market research report on global compressors and vacuum pumps market, the compressors market continues to remain the largest segment, thanks to the substantial contribution from positive displacement compressors, while vacuum pumps market will be the fastest growing segment, displaying a CAGR of 6.55% over the analysis period 2007-2015. Although the US and Europe dominate the overall market, collectively accounting for more than 82.9% share in the total revenue generated for 2009, Asia-Pacific remains the fastest growing regional market, displaying a CAGR of 5.65% over the analysis period 2007-2015.

Key players in the global market include ATLAS COPCO AB, ABAC Aria Compressa SpA, Quincy Compressor, Alcatel Vacuum Technology, Bristol Compressors International Inc, Busch LLC, Edwards Limited, Embraco SA, Emerson Climate Technologies Inc, Gardner Denver Inc, Ingersoll-Rand Plc, Kaeser Kompressoren GmbH, Kaeser Compressors Inc, Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum Gmbh, Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, PIAB AB, Sanden Corporation, Sundyne Corporation, Tecumseh Products Company, Toyota Industries Corporation, and Varian Inc, among others.

The report titled “Compressors and Vacuum Pumps: A Global Strategic Business Report” published by Global Industry Analysts, provides a review of industry overview, product overview, product introductions, and profiles of major players. The report provides a recapitulation of recent mergers and acquisitions, and high profile corporate developments. The report analyzes market data and provides analytics in value for major geographic markets such as US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Segments analyzed include Compressors (Positive Displacement Compressors, and Dynamic Compressors) and Vacuum Pumps (Rotary Vacuum Pumps, Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps, Diaphragm Vacuum Pumps, Diffusion Vacuum Pumps, Cryogenic Vacuum Pumps and Turbomolecular Vacuum Pumps). The report also analyzes world market data and provides analytics in value for major end use markets such as – Automotive, Chemicals, Industrial & Manufacturing, Oil Gas & Petrochemicals, and Other Industries for Compressors market; and Semiconductors, Chemicals, Industrial Processes and Other Industries for Vacuum Pumps.

For more details about this research report, please visit
Http://www. strategyr. com/Compressors_And_Vacuum_Pumps_Market_Report. asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest market research publishers. The company employs more than 700 people worldwide and publishes more than 880 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers a range of more than 60,000 smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
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Backgammon Masters Blackjack and Poker Software Now in Bulgarian

2011-08-02T21:28:00.000-07:00

Backgammon Masters Blackjack and Poker Software Now in Bulgarian

The latest language just added to Backgammon Masters' multi-language software is Bulgarian. With this new addition, players now have 14 different languages to choose from when they download the BackgammonMasters Game Lobby, including Chinese, Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Turkish, and now Bulgarian.

London, UK (PRWEB) March 12, 2008

Just by downloading one program, players from around the world can enjoy high quality competition at four popular games set in the language of their choice. BackgammonMasters offers players a complete gaming set, including 21 Blackjack (http://www. backgammonmasters. com/blackjack. html), Backgammon (http://www. backgammonmasters. com) , Poker (http://www. backgammonmasters. com/poker. html) and Perudo. These games feature a wide range of tables suitable for players of all experience levels. When accessing the BackgammonMasters' Game Lobby, players can select their preferred language by clicking on the country flag of their choice. Future language additions will include Dutch and Russian.

BackgammonMasters not only offers versatile language options for its players, it also offers a unique payment system that accepts all forms of currency. Whether submitting deposits in CAD (Canadian Dollars), USD, GBP, or Euros, all currencies will automatically be exchanged into USD at the very best exchange rate.

If players ever have questions about using BackgammonMasters' software, they can simply turn to LIVE Customer Support for immediate assistance. Customer support operators work 24/7 to supply free, live advice. While the service is only offered in English, BackgammonMasters is currently developing customer assistance in other languages.

With so many amazing features, it's no wonder that BackgammonMasters hosts one of the largest community gaming groups on the internet. Players using BackgammonMasters software have the opportunity to connect with people from around the globe to compete in exciting tournaments. By using BackgammonMasters' real-time connection capabilities and chatting features, players can enjoy interacting with people from all time zones without delays.

Learn more about playing and promotions in 14 different languages at BackgammonMasters. com

For more BGM Blackjack and Poker information, visit BackgammonMasters. com/Blackjack. html and BackgammonMasters. com/Poker. html

Released by www. Gammonish. com source for backgammon news and information.

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FrogPad Teams with Giletech, Cuts Learning Time to Type One Handed by 75%

2011-08-02T01:59:00.000-07:00

FrogPad Teams with Giletech, Cuts Learning Time to Type One Handed by 75%

FrogPad, Inc., the leading innovator in productive mobile data entry technologies, has announced that its partnership with Giletech of Munich, Germany, has resulted in an on-screen Better Typing product that will help users learn touch-typing on the standard-setting FrogPad™mobile computing accessory in as little as five hours.

HOUSTON (PRWEB) November 14, 2006

FrogPad, Inc., the leading innovator in productive mobile data entry technologies, has announced that its partnership with Giletech of Munich, Germany, has resulted in an on-screen Better Typing product that will help users learn touch-typing on the standard-setting FrogPad™ (www. frogpad. com) mobile computing accessory in as little as five hours.

"This is how you achieve real mobile productivity - chopping the learning curve for touch-typing one-handed on our product," says Linda Marroquin, President and CEO of FrogPad. "We're grateful to Giletech for continuing the rapid development of applications and aids for our keyboard. You could say the FrogPad's really jumping right now!"

The on-screen Better Typing Software keyboard replication lets users look at the screen instead of the keyboard, because the keyboard is reproduced on whatever standard input program - a Word document, for example, or an Excel spreadsheet - is being used.

"Better Typing Software combined with FrogPad dramatically cuts the touch-typing learning curve," says Marroquin. The result is maximum improvement of eye-hand coordination and muscle memory. User can even download the Giletech e-tutor (a Windows application) as a 'Try Before You Buy' FrogPad demo.

Germany-based Giletech e. K. (http://www. better-typing. com/frogpad. htm (http://www. better-typing. com/frogpad. htm)) produces typing products that have been lauded by ZDNET (http://www. zdnet. de/downloads/prg/d/u/de0DDU-wc. html (http://www. zdnet. de/downloads/prg/d/u/de0DDU-wc. html)) in Germany and ComputerActive (i http://www. computeractive. co. uk/computeractive/downloads/2161105/better-typing (http://www. computeractive. co. uk/computeractive/downloads/2161105/better-typing)) in the UK. The company has a special relationship with US-based FrogPad. "The sophisticated on-screen keyboard really is the better way of doing your daily typing with FrogPad," says Aleksandar Gilezan of Giletech. "Its power as a tutor for mobile data entry is outstanding."

The one-handed FrogPad keyboard has been capturing the attention of the growing corporate technology market since 2003, with the introduction of both USB and Bluetooth one-handed models. With the advent of Microsoft Origami and Windows Mobile 5, FrogPad is the first truly mobile solution for full-text data entry. More than 10,000 units are being used around the world.

Now the on-screen Giletech typing applet makes FrogPad even easier to learn than ever.

ABOUT FROGPAD
With customers in countries around the world including Japan, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, U. K., Canada and the U. S., FrogPad is quickly becoming the mobile computer interface choice for keyboarders globally. All FrogPad keyboards are offered in left - and right-hand models.

FrogPad products can be purchased online at www. frogpad. com or through its international distribution partner, www. expansys. com. For more information, contact lmarroquin@frogpad. com.

ABOUT GILETECH e. K.
Giletech e. K. is a major developer of typing software based in Munich, Germany. Its "Better Typing" products are used in more than 500 schools in Germany and Austria, and English-language versions are in use around the world. Many of its products are available as freeware, which makes GileTech one of the most widely appreciated names in touch-typing instruction. For more information, see www. better-typing. com or contact info@giletech. com.

This document may contain forward-looking statements, relating to the Company's future financial results and operations or to the environment in which it operates, which are based on FrogPad's operations, estimates, forecasts and projections. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, and/or are beyond FrogPad's control. A number of important factors could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. These factors include those set forth in other public filings. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

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Berkshire Hathaway: From Primordial Ooze to an Unimaginable Cosmos -- Excerpt from the first chapter of Andy Kilpatrick's "Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett/2008 Cosmic Edition"

2011-08-01T12:12:00.000-07:00

Berkshire Hathaway: From Primordial Ooze to an Unimaginable Cosmos -- Excerpt from the first chapter of Andy Kilpatrick's "Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett/2008 Cosmic Edition"

The following is an excerpt from the first chapter of Andy Kilpatrick's "Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett/2008 Cosmic Edition." The full, two-volume set can be purchased through Amazon. com here.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (PRWEB) March 13, 2008

Out of the primordial ooze of dollars from a struggling textile mill called Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett took some small cash streams and, using the investment wizardry honed during his early years working with limited funds, along with plain old stock-picking virtuosity, literally "spun" money through mergers and acquisitions. These financial maneuvers jump-started unequaled returns on capital, which were multiplied by the magic of compounding, creating today's Berkshire--an unimaginably large cosmos (hence the theme of the book).

With the roll of the years, today's Berkshire is a powerhouse generating earnings at a breathtaking pace of $2 billion to $3 billion per calendar quarter with a stock market value of more than $200 billion. This accomplishment, as it turns out, is of great value to more than just Buffett and Berkshire shareholders because Buffett has arranged for the bulk of his shares to "go back to society." This gift outright is the largest philanthropic donation in history. Ever!

From 1965 to 1985, Buffett's investments, such as See's Candies, The Washington Post, GEICO, and Nebraska Furniture Mart, while vastly different, had an overall connection: they were unwaveringly American.

On the other hand, Berkshire's emergence as a "cosmic" firm began in the 1990s with investments in Coca-Cola and Gillette (now part of Procter & Gamble). Although these are American companies, both conduct a big portion of their business overseas.

Berkshire's investees, including such bellwethers as Anheuser-Busch, ConocoPhillips, General Electric, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, UPS, and Wal-Mart, all have global reach. One could argue that Berkshire's billions of dollars invested in railroads such as Burlington Northern are part of the global supply chain. (Maybe this is part of a plan to ship Berkshire's huge variety of products throughout the cosmos.) Also, many of Berkshire's operating firms have assets overseas. For example, Berkshire's MidAmerican Energy has large utility holdings in the U. K., making it the third largest distributor of electricity there.

In addition, Berkshire, to better compete, has moved some of its operating businesses abroad, including some operations of its Dexter Shoe Companies, Fruit of the Loom, and Russell Corp.

In 1998, Berkshire bought General Re, a giant reinsurance company that conducts business worldwide, particularly in Europe. In 2003, Berkshire took a stake in PetroChina, an East-meets-West energy investment that has mushroomed into a winning investment of cosmic proportions, one that's now been sold for a profit in the billions.

Foreign investing has been building for years. "We probably bought our first non-U. S. stocks 50 years ago," Buffett said at Berkshire's annual meeting in 2007. Recently, stakes in international holdings have surfaced, with investments in Tesco, the U. K. grocery and retailing giant; in Diageo, which sells Guinness beer; and in POSCO, a South Korean steel firm which is the third largest in the world. Also, Berkshire has a handful of British and Japanese stocks which are below the threshold of its disclosure requirements. And Berkshire owns two German stocks. "We're looking everywhere but Antarctica," Buffett has said.

Believing the dollar would weaken because of the U. S. current account and trade deficits, Buffett set in motion a series of foreign currency buys earlier this decade. Most of those positions have been sold.

In Berkshire's 2005 Annual Report, Buffett said that a way to reinforce his bet that the dollar would weaken was "by purchasing equities whose prices are denominated in a variety of foreign currencies and that earn a large part of their profits internationally." In 2006, hints emerged of more overseas investments and in 2007, hints about a foreign currency investment turned out to represent one in the Brazilian currency, the real.

Going Global

Berkshire's breakthrough moment of going global came in 2006 when it bought Iscar Metalworking Companies of Israel, which operates not only in that country but also in more than 60 countries around the world, particularly in fast-developing South Korea. Iscar opened a plant in China in late 2007. The Berkshire-Iscar merger was quickly ruled a "conglomerate merger."

Israeli authorities found that Berkshire companies already operating in their country were many. Gen Re provides insurance products there; Berkshire Hathaway Group offers annuity policies there; Scott Fetzer Companies sells vacuum cleaners and compressors; NetJets, a fractional jet service, flies there; Shaw provides carpets and flooring; and Berkshire's CTB International, which makes systems for poultry, hog, and egg production, bought a small Israeli firm called AgroLogic several days after the Berkshire-Iscar announcement. Indeed, all these companies do business in Israel.

As Berkshire develops a worldly face, its shareholder base, too, is taking on an increasingly international look. In addition to representation from all 50 U. S. states, about 600 people from foreign lands were among the 27,000 attendees who made the odyssey to Berkshire's annual meeting in Omaha in 2007. The two people at stage center were kindly aliens from remote parts of the cosmos.

A final aspect of Berkshire's cosmic proportions came with Buffett's announcement in June 2006 that he would be giving most of his wealth to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, now a philanthropic leviathan, which touches lives throughout the world by fighting AIDS and enhancing health in Third World countries. As Buffett follows through with this commitment, he is fulfilling his expressed desire that the bulk of his fortune go not only to American society but also to the world at large. Buffett has orchestrated an international company so strikingly successful that he and other shareholders can make meaningful contributions in areas of great need throughout the world. This announcement was the incandescent, culminating event -- of permanent value.

The gift is growing since Berkshire's stock hit $100,000 per share on October 5, 2006 and even momentarily pierced $150,000 per share in late 2007, closing the year at $141,600. Those figures are instantly understood anywhere in the cosmos.

Buffett giving his enormous fortune to an already existing, up-and-running foundation is classic Buffett--why reinvent the wheel and why self-aggrandize when a needed process that is accomplishing your goal of improving life for many throughout the world is already in place and being so superbly run?

Going Cosmic

In light of a $7 billion groundbreaking arrangement in 2006 to take over the remaining insurance liabilities held by thousands of Lloyd's of London "Names,'' Berkshire truly blossomed into a real live international company, even a cosmic company.

Finally, late on Christmas Day 2007, Berkshire announced it planned to buy 60% of Marmon Holdings for $4.5 billion from Chicago's Pritzker family and that it would buy the rest of the company in stages over the next five or six years.

Marmon Holdings is a privately held company and an international association of more than 125 manufacturing and service businesses with total sales of about $7 billion a year. Marmon employs about 21,000 people at more than 250 facilities mainly in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and China.

Reminiscent of baseball's Ernie Banks cry of "Let's play two," Berkshire, days after its Marmon announcement, started a bond insurance company--Berkshire Hathaway Assurance Corp. Doubling up on the breaking news for the day, Berkshire, in yet another plot twist, agreed to buy the reinsurance unit of Dutch banking and insurance company ING for $440 million.

Berkshire's bond-insurer, which will write insurance for municipal bonds, is seeking business from local governments at a time of a threat of possible slippage in credit ratings for other insurers during a huge credit crisis. Berkshire's bond-insurer opened for business in New York on December 31, 2007. Buffett told The Wall Street Journal (December 28, 2007) that Berkshire also will seek to do business in California, Puerto Rico, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. The appeal of doing business with Berkshire would be its Triple-A credit.

Berkshire could be due for a name change to Berkshire Hathaway International, an investment engine focused on the world: that is, focused on the cosmos.

(Berkshire, reluctant to hire many folks at headquarters, now has a Manager of International Tax, Marilyn Weber. Maybe she'll earn a promotion to Cosmic Tax Manager.)

Barron's, whose coverage of Berkshire over the years has ranged from spotty (the "Warren, What's Wrong?" cover story of December 27, 1999 comes to mind) to spot-on, announced in a cover story of September 8, 2007 that its annual survey of the business landscape concluded that Berkshire is "the most respected company in the world." Beyond that, Berkshire was becoming All-Powerful Oz.

Few yet recognize the possibility of Berkshire's future growth, growth that is not limited to any one product, any one industry or even to any one country--as this business supernova expands far into the galaxy. Not into a galaxy far, far away, but right here under our noses. Right now.

In keeping with all the above, in late 2007, Buffett traveled to Canada for a fund-raiser and to China and Korea to have a look at Iscar plants. The publicity was worldwide from scores of reporters following the events.

On leaving China, Buffett, better known than any person in the global investment community, waved and told CNBC's Becky Quick, "I'd say goodbye in Chinese, but then I'd be showing off."

The full 2 volume set can be purchased through Amazon. com here.

Muvee Technologies Launches ÂthatÂs MY muveeÂ Video Contest

2011-08-01T00:15:00.000-07:00

Muvee Technologies Launches ÂthatÂs MY muveeÂ Video Contest

Community section on new website gets underway with annual contest to showcase usersÂ muvee productions

(PRWEB) January 17, 2003

Singapore Â (January 15, 2003) Â muvee Technologies, the pioneer of smart automatic video production, kicks off Community activities on its new website with the launch of an annual ÂthatÂs MY muveeÂ video contest at http://www. muvee. com/website/contest_mm. php (http://www. muvee. com/website/contest_mm. php).

As part of an initiative to reach out to and engage the muvee community, the company is inviting users of muvee autoProducer software to submit their own home-made video creations as quick and quirky 20- to 30-second ÂmicromuveesÂ, using the specially composed contest theme music as the soundtrack. muvee autoProducer already allows direct e-mailing of muvees, so contest entrants can instantly and conveniently submit their productions to entries@muvee. com with the click of a button. The three awards categories for these micromuvees are People, Places or Pets. There is no limit to the number of entries that each contestant may submit and the contest is open until March 31, 2003. Shortlisted entries will be showcased online on muvee TechnologiesÂ website at www. muvee. com, and the winning micromuvee will be awarded the top prize of a digital still camera.

Pete Kellock, muvee TechnologiesÂ CEO, said, ÂOur users around the world regularly e-mail their muvee productions to us. WeÂve been sent sunsets in Hawaii, childrenÂs parties in London and bullet train journeys in Japan. These offer a fascinating glimpse into how people use muvee autoProducer to create instant video productions.Â

He added, Âmicromuvees are a completely new way to share, via e-mail, the mood of any occasion in a short 20- to 30-second clip. People, Places or Pets are great categories for making home videos and we want to encourage our users to share their videos with friends over the Internet, and with us as well, while standing a chance to win prizes in our ÂthatÂs MY muveeÂ contest.Â

Muvee Technologies launched its new website on November 15, 2002 and is featuring for the first time a Community section to facilitate interaction between the company and its users. Among the siteÂs current offerings are creative tips, free music and useful links. Registered users also currently benefit from being the first to hear about product news and updates.

About muvee Technologies

Founded in 2001, muvee Technologies is a privately held company headquartered in Singapore. The companyÂs flagship product, muvee autoProducer, is the worldÂs first smart automatic video production software for the PC. Underlying autoProducerÂs simple six-button interface is patent-pending technology that dramatically simplifies the video creation process, enabling anyone to automatically and easily create high quality finished productions from raw video hundreds Â even thousands Â of times faster than any other approach.

Muvee Technologies licenses its core technology to digital media software companies, Roxio Inc., and ACD Systems International. muvee autoProducer, which has been awarded "Designed for Windows XP" certification from MicrosoftÂ®, is currently sold in retail outlets in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Japan through the companyÂs publishing partners including SmartDisk Corporation, WSKA, Finson, Convergent Systems and SourceNext. To date, muvee autoProducer has also sold into 50 countries worldwide directly from the companyÂs website at www. muvee. com.

Muvee Technologies currently has three pending patents for its pioneering innovations in smart automatic video production. The company has showcased its groundbreaking technology internationally at leading industry events such as COMDEX in the US, CeBIT in Germany and JapanÂs WPC Expo.

Meet the muvee team at CeBIT in Hannover, Germany from March 12-19, 2003 (Hall 4, Stand B79).

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Notes to Editors:

1) Âmuvee TechnologiesÂ and Âmuvee autoProducerÂ are always as written.

2) muvee is a registered trademark of muvee Technologies Pte Ltd. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Contact:

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E: tania. chew@muvee. com

Web: Visit us at www. muvee. com

The New Hotel Murano is Sixth on the Conde Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice List

2011-07-31T04:47:00.000-07:00

The New Hotel Murano is Sixth on the Conde Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice List

Condé Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice List captures the top hotels all over the world voted by readers of the esteemed publication. The new Hotel Murano in the small but thriving city of Tacoma in Washington (25 miles South of Seattle) is number 6 on the top hotels in the United States!

Tacoma, Wash. (PRWEB) October 21, 2009

Condé Nast Traveler's Reader's Choice List captures the top hotels all over the world voted by readers of the esteemed publication. The new Hotel Murano, a Tacoma hotel, in the small but thriving city of Tacoma in Washington (25 miles South of Seattle) is number 6 on the top hotels in the United States!

In celebration, the hotel is offering free parking or free WIFI for guests who come in and say, "Conde Nast readers sent us." This will be available through the end of the year.

"We built this hotel with internationally renowned artists, International design and a ton of heart. And we work tirelessly on service and consistency for our guests to have the most memorable stay treating them as if they are our first and only visitors," said Howard Jacobs, chief operating officer of Provenance Hotels. "We are humbled and thankful for this acknowledgement and will continue to dedicate our efforts to high standards and live up to our guests' expectations."

Barely a year old, the Hotel Murano is making a name for itself locally, regionally and internationally with its glass art from all over the world, high-caliber of design, attention to friendly and unpretentious service with unique amenities, such as its Pillow and Spiritual Menus.

The Hotel Murano is located in the center of downtown with close proximity to the Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, the city's waterfront and downtown businesses.

More than 45 artists from around the world are showcased in the hotel from the exterior to the lobby and guest rooms making every step in the hotel an artful journey. As its intent, the Murano educates and inspires guests with its pool of international talent and individual story of each artist.

On every guest room floor, the visitor is greeted with a highlighted artist, his or her story and a final masterpiece. A walk down the corridor and into the guest rooms relays the inspiration and process for the featured piece of art. The most creative and innovative glass artists were handpicked for the hotel from the very established to the burgeoning talent, including: Rick Beck (U. S.), Martin Blank (U. S.), Peter Bremers (Holland), Lucio Bubacco (Murano, Italy), Anna Carlgren (Sweden), Dale Chihuly (U. S.), Cobi Cockburn (Australia), Steffen Dam (Demark), Maurizio Donzelli (Italy), Miriam de Fiore (Italy), Alberto Gambale (Italy), Susan Taylor Glasgow (U. S.), Allison Kinnaird (Scotland), Steve Klein (U. S.), Karen LaMonte (Czech Republic), Dante Marioni (U. S.), Massimo Micheluzzi (Murano, Italy), Tobias Mohl (Denmark), Andrea Morucchio (Murano, Italy), William Morris (U. S.), Catherine Newell (U. S.), Masayo Odahashi (Japan), Pat Owens (U. S.), Flo Perkins (U. S.), Peter Powning (Canada), Narcissus Quagliata (Mexico), Orfeo Quagliata (Mexico), Seth Randal (U. S.), Ross Richmond (U. S.), Bruno Romanelli (Italy), Davide Salvadore (Murano, Italy), Deborah Sandersley (U. K.), Preston Singletary (U. S.), Vibeke Skov (Denmark), April Surgent (Australia), Cappy Thompson (U. S.), Jessica Townsend (U. K.), Bertil Vallien (Sweden), Costas Varotsos (Greece), Janice Vitkovsky (Australia), Janusz Walentynowicz (Poland), Richard Whiteley (Australia), Hiroshi Yamano (Japan), Brent Kee Young (U. S.), Dana Zamecnikova (Czech Republic) and Toots Zynsky (U. S.).

About Hotel Murano
Like its sister hotel in Portland, Ore., the Hotel Lucia (Travel + Leisure's Top 500 Hotels in the World and Condé Nast Traveler's Top 100 Hotels in the World) or the Hotel deLuxe (Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List and Top 100 Hotels in the World) in Portland, Ore., the Hotel Murano (1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, Wash., 98402 - 253.238.8000) is unique in the Northwest with its art-inspired design and magnified focus on personal guest services. In addition to the Hotel Lucia and the Hotel deLuxe, the Hotel Murano's family (provenancehotels. com) also includes the Hotel Max in Seattle, Wash., opened in October of 2005 and the Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn., opened in March of 2004. For more information, please contact Dina Nishioka for details at 503.295.2122 x223. Also, visit hotelmuranotacoma. com for updates or follow on twitter at twitter. com/hotel_murano.

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Asia Research News 2010

2011-07-31T00:51:00.000-07:00

Asia Research News 2010

ResearchSEA is pleased to announce that Asia Research News 2010 is now available online and in print.

(PRWeb UK) June 25, 2010

We are pleased to announce that the annual publication Asia Research News 2010 is now available online at Asia Research News

The magazine features interesting on-going research from selected Asian universities in the fields of:

Agriculture
Aquaculture
Biotechnology
Culture
Environment
Food
Health and medicine
Health technology
International relations
Language
Literature
Technology

A small number of printed copies are available for journalists, universities and research institutions. If you would like a printed copy of the magazine please get in touch with us by email to Magdeline Pokar m. pokar(at)researchsea(dot)com, telephone +44 (0)1954 261958 or fax +44 (0)8706220887.

We hope you will enjoy reading the magazine and welcome your feedback.

About ResearchSEA - ResearchSEA connects journalists and members of the public to news and experts from the research world in Asia. Registration is free. Journalists have additional access to embargoed press releases and contact details of experts. For more information about ResearchSEA, please go to our website ResearchSEA

The articles in Asia Research News 2010 are:

AGRICULTURE
A cherry tree for all seasons
Buffalo vaccine
Torch ginger
Improving oil-palm kernel
Controlling ammonia in poultry farms
Pea aphid and soybean genome sequenced
The proteins that help plants keep time
Organic fungicide from agriculture waste
Healthy food
Precision farming
Wood machining doctor
Determining orchid colours

AQUACULTURE
Supporting fishing communities
Sustaining seafood
Culturing horseshoe crabs

TECHNOLOGY
Nano-aquarium opens up a new realm of research
Faster, more accurate drawing
Using physics to help queues
Unlocking the power of wood
Blast from the past
Children and computers
All sky x-ray image data online
Mobile phones creating choices for farmers
A new antenna
New base for Telecentre in the Philippines
Sensitive hybrid
Clean energy
Mobile video on demand
Reducing interference in RFID readers
Counting down to the brightest light...
Music-friendly information retrieval
Enhancing underwater video
Monitoring landslide and flood risk
Minimising knowledge loss
High-performance varistor
Next-Generation Supercomputer
Cross platform enterprise security

LANGUAGE
The origin of language
Iban alphabet now in computer fonts
Anthology of Southeast Asian Literature in English
Impact of new technology on language
Creating a universal playground
Focusing on Filipino language

ENVIRONMENT
Orchid diversity
Terrestrial carbon sequestration
Degradable polymer
Wooden alternatives
Transforming carbon dioxide into methanol
Indigenous fibre for car bumpers
Environmental CoaTIN technology
Detecting and cleaning oil spills
Reducing pollution in Jakarta slums
Monitoring and cleaning contaminants

SOCIETY
Lifestyle China
Promoting an active life
Spiritual intelligence
A satisfied society
Ethnographic profiling in metro Manila
Influences on cultural identity
Oldest civilisation in Southeast Asia
Researching poverty in China
The Deep South
Promoting community governance
Career profiling
Research consortium for theatre and film arts
Predicting tourists’ future behaviour
The Philippine music hybridity project
18th and 19th century Philippines

HEALTH AND MEDICINE
Understanding and treating cancer
Diabetes
Improving the health of astronauts
Brain change
Diagnosing amebiasis
Identifying gelatine in pharmaceuticals
Controlled drug delivery
New vaccine for childhood illness
Sights set on immunisation target
Nanotechnology combats fatal brain infections
Novel nanobiocomposites
Elucidating Alzheimer's genes
Tackling the onset of Down syndrome
Toothbrush from a twig
Milking the Milkfish
Carpal tunnel treatment
Japanese genomes and ulcerative colitis
Asian research into emerging infectious diseases

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY
A new era of pressure management in medicine
Thai-English Braille computer notebook
Reducing the cost of DNA diagnostics
Measuring skull and face
Care bear robot
Wheelchair technology
Lightweight gamma camera
Medical imaging also helps electronics industry
The knee motion assistive system
Ultrasound diagnosis for breast cancer
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Geometric Software Solutions Releases NestLib v19 -- Leader in Automated True Shape Nesting Maximizes Shop Floor Efficiencies and Reduces Raw Material Consumption

2011-07-30T17:54:00.000-07:00

Geometric Software Solutions Releases NestLib v19 -- Leader in Automated True Shape Nesting Maximizes Shop Floor Efficiencies and Reduces Raw Material Consumption

NestLib v19 provides optimized, high speed and robust algorithms for fully automated true shape nesting. By efficiently nesting two-dimensional shapes on sheets, manufacturers can maximize shop productivity and reduce material costs.

Mumbai, India (PRWEB) November 1, 2006

Geometric Software Solutions (BSE -- 532312, NSE -- GEOMETRIC), a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) services and technologies, announces the release of NestLib v19. NestLib provides optimized, high speed and robust algorithms for fully automated true shape nesting. By efficiently nesting two-dimensional shapes on sheets, manufacturers can maximize shop productivity and reduce material costs.

NestLib v19 incorporates many significant module enhancements, including:

Overlap detection utility: Saves material and tool wastage by actively detecting layout errors due to variation in part/sheet geometries.

New module for Tube nesting: Optimally cuts smaller tubes from larger commercially available cylindrical/rectangular tube stock.

Tolerance Support for oversized parts: Accurately nests slightly oversized parts within user limits -- useful for composites industry

APIs in C# for. NET framework and 64-bit compatibility: Accelerates NestLib integration into latest systems

Up to 20-30% reduction in overall nesting time

Total cost computation feature: Instantly computes total cost of the inventory consumed -- also works as a deciding factor in Inventory Forecasting module (IFM)

Licensed by over seventy worldwide Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), NestLib is recognized as one of the fastest and most efficient nesting libraries in the industry. The NestLib portfolio consists of a base module and a set of optional advanced modules, each providing a specialized functionality.

Leading global manufacturers and CAD/CAM solution providers across the leather, woodworking, construction, agricultural, shipping, glass, plastics, automotive, architecture, aerospace, printing and packaging industries employ NestLib to maximize shop floor efficiencies and reduce raw material consumption.

NestLib is available as a static library, Dynamic linked library (DLL), and COM DLL. It also supports. NET framework. NestLib is available on Microsoft Windows (including 64-bit), Sun Solaris and Linux platforms and can be ported to Mac OS on demand. Contact Tech. sales@geometricsoftware. com for further details.

Download a free evaluation version at http://nestlib. geometricsoftware. com (http://nestlib. geometricsoftware. com).

About Geometric Software Solutions

Geometric is a CMMI Level 5 Company providing the most cost-effective end-to-end PLM solutions to the global mechanical design, manufacturing, and industrial markets. Geometric offers wide range of services - Engineering services, PLM software development, Application Management, PLM integration/implementation services across leading PLM platforms; SolidWorks™, CATIA™, ENOVIA™, DELMIA™, eMatrix™, Teamcenter Enterprise (Metaphase)™, Windchill™, UG 17,18 & NX® etc. Our service offerings are complemented by a robust portfolio of Products & Technologies licensed to customers through a strong network of resellers. Long-standing relationships with market leaders, in-depth domain expertise, innovative products and a cost-effective global delivery model makes Geometric the preferred partner for PLM.

Geometric employs over 1600 software professionals and has business development headquarters in Merrimack, NH, USA and sales offices in Germany, France, Singapore and Japan The company is traded on both the Bombay (BSE) and the National (NSE) stock exchanges in India. The company's website is http://www. geometricsoftware. com/ (http://www. geometricsoftware. com/)

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Pomegranate Based Shiro Plum Sake Reduction Sauce is on the Fast Track at NASFT!

2011-07-28T11:54:00.000-07:00

Pomegranate Based Shiro Plum Sake Reduction Sauce is on the Fast Track at NASFT!

All-natural Shiro Plum Sake Reduction Sauce is the newest creation by MarXana Brand Foods. It is the latest in a line of six all new pomegranate based products to hit the gourmet and specialty food markets. The recent Fancy Food Show show in San Diego, CA was the first unveiling that received an overwhelming taste-positive response from the trade.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) February 15, 2008

www. marxanabrandfoods. com (MarXana Brand Foods ) recently introduced the latest flavor in a new line of all-natural pomegranate reduction sauces at the NASFT show in San Diego, CA. "Without a doubt pomegranate still leads the way when it comes to super fruits" according to Jules Silver, owner of the new line of reduction sauces.

"We are learning new ways everyday about the wonderful uses of pomegranate. The sweet/tart flavor of this fruit can be combined with other healthy and nutritional fruit flavors for cooking, desserts and a variety of beverages that range from martinis to smoothies," he continues.

Shiro plum is one of the most popular fruits in the plum family. It combines the very best attributes of sweetness and juiciness from a variety of plums used for cooking and eating.

"It was only natural for us to combine this delicious Japanese plum flavor with the ever popular Japanese rice wine, known as SAKE, and the healthy juice of pomegranate," says Jules. "By using SAKE made from rice instead of wine made from grapes, we have eliminated the need for sulfides that a number of consumers must avoid."

"The uses for these reduction sauces are interchangeable. That is what makes them so exciting," according to Jules. You can basically cook the same dish using any one of the six newly created flavors to influence the overall taste. "We recently mixed soy sauce, wasabi and the Shiro Plum Sake reduction sauce for dipping sushi and it was fantastic. We have tried the Tart Cherry Syrah with the same great results. We have grilled chicken, ribs and fish with it and splashed it on ice cream and berries. Needless to say our exploration of its many uses continues."

Www. marxanabrandfoods. com (MarXana Brand Foods) has more exciting flavors in the offing but currently under wraps until their rollout program at the 2008 New York NASFT show. The current line of six luscious flavors of Pomegranate Port, Mission Fig Port, Tart Cherry Syrah, Black Currant Cabernet, Blueberry Merlot, and Shiro Plum Sake are available in 12 ounce bottles. All flavors are available at a number of gourmet and specialty shops in addition to the online gourmet and specialty food seller http://www. clubsauce. com (http://www. clubsauce. com) (Club Sauce) at a retail price of $18.99 a bottle. For more information wholesale and retail please contact Jules Silver atl 888-560-3562.

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Winners of 13th Annual Webby Awards Announced; Jimmy Fallon, Trent Reznor, Sarah Silverman, Lisa Kudrow, Seth MacFarlane, Twitter to be Honored for Special Achievement

2011-07-28T00:51:00.000-07:00

Winners of 13th Annual Webby Awards Announced; Jimmy Fallon, Trent Reznor, Sarah Silverman, Lisa Kudrow, Seth MacFarlane, Twitter to be Honored for Special Achievement

NPR, NYTimes. com, Digg, NBC. Com, Next New Networks The Onion, YouTube, BBC Among Top Winners.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 5, 2009

The winners of the 13th Annual Webby Awards will be saluted alongside a remarkable slate of special achievement honorees, including Jimmy Fallon, Trent Reznor, Sarah Silverman, Lisa Kudrow, Seth MacFarlane, and Twitter, at a June 8th gala in New York City, organizers announced today.

The Webby Awards winners were revealed today in a wide range of categories, including Websites, online film and video, interactive advertising, and mobile Websites. In addition, over a half a million votes were cast in The Webby People's Voice Awards. A full list of winners can be found at http://www. webbyawards. com (http://www. webbyawards. com).

Organizers also announced its annual list of Internet pioneers who will be recognized with Webby Special Achievement Awards. Joining the ranks of such past recipients as Al Gore, David Bowie, and Prince, the 2009 honorees are:
Webby Person of the Year: Jimmy Fallon broke new ground this year by using the Internet to hone his late-night-hosting chops before the TV launch of his talk show. In the process, he became one of the most ardent online evangelists interacting with fans through his blog and Twitter, inviting feedback on his skits, and even hosting a contest that allowed fans to select the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon logo.

Webby Artist of the Year: Nine Inch Nails front man Trent Reznor will be honored for harnessing the power of the Internet to share his music and passions in new and innovative ways. His groundbreaking milestones include releasing his 2008 studio album The Slip for free download on nin. com, distributing HD-quality tour video via BitTorrent, and creating an alternate reality game in conjunction with his album Year Zero.

Best Actress: Sarah Silverman became an Internet sensation on two fronts. Her music video "I'm F**king Matt Damon" was an instant YouTube hit, spawning a slew of viral variations. Her online impact went beyond pop culture with "The Great Schlep" (also a Webby winner for Best Political Video), which reached millions of viewers with its plea for Jewish kids to urge grandparents in Florida to vote for Barack Obama.

Outstanding Comedic Performance: As star, co-writer, and co-producer of "Web Therapy" on lstudio. com, Lisa Kudrow set a new bar for how the Internet can be used to heightened comedic effect. Brilliantly playing a therapist who treats her patients via three-minute Webcam sessions, Kudrow created a hilarious, cringe-inducing collection of mini-comedy masterpieces.

Webby Film and Video Person of the Year: The creator of "Family Guy" and "American Dad," Seth MacFarlane will be honored for blazing a new frontier where web content meets advertising. In a groundbreaking partnership, MacFarlane's web-only Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy is now syndicated across Google's Content Network, landing on the screens of his meticulously targeted demographic.

Webby Breakout of the Year: Twitter, which has grown by 900% in the last year alone, follows in the footsteps of such past Webby Breakout honorees as YouTube, MySpace, and Flickr. Epitomizing the democratic spirit of the Web by being accessible to all, the micro-messaging phenomenon has created a level playing field where everyone from candidates and celebrities to customers and protestors can share their two-cents and shape public opinion. The award will be accepted by Twitter co-founder Biz Stone.

"All of this year's winners embrace the Internet as the medium where they can take risks, experiment, and share new ideas," said David-Michel Davies. "Their vision and creativity, like those of all of our winners, have helped make the Internet a richer, more exciting, and more vibrant experience."

Highlights of the 13th Annual Webby Awards winners include:

Multiple winners such as: NPR (7); NYTimes. com (6); NBC. com (6); Next New Networks (5); PBS (4); BBC (4); The Onion (3); Digg (3); Sundance Channel (3); YouTube Live (3); and Wired. com (3).

Achieving both critical and popular consensus, 36 works won both a Webby Award and a People's Voice Award including: Boston. com's "The Big Picture" (Best Use of Photography); "1000 Awesome Things" (Best Cultural/Personal Blog); "Stickman Exodus" (Best Animation); "Prop. 8: The Musical" (Best Comedy: Short or Individual Episode); "Mint. com" (Best Financial Services); "TheAtlantic. com" (Best Magazine); "Flight of the Conchords Lip Dub" (Best Television); Current TVs "Hack the Debate" (Best Use of Interactive Video); "The Extreme Sticky Notes Experiments" (Best Branded Content); and "Xero" (Best Banking). Newcomers this year include Qik (Best Use of Mobile Video), aki-aki (Best Social Networking-Mobile), Animoto (Best Services and Applications), and Yearbook Yourself (Viral Marketing).

The judges and public parted ways in several popular categories. For Viral Video, pop phenomenon "Shiba Inu Puppy Cam" earned the public's top votes, while "The Website is Down: Sales Guy vs. Web Dude" was selected by the judges. For Best Individual Performance, the Academy chose Isabella Rossellini for "Green Porno," while fans selected Eden Riegel for "Imaginary Bitches." And for Best Weird, judges embraced "Jason Nelson's Digital Oddities," while the public voted for "FAIL Blog."

Winners of the 13h Annual Webby Awards hail from 14 countries including: United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, The Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, Denmark, Greece, India, Germany, France, and Brazil.

Winners will be honored at a star-studded ceremony hosted by Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers in New York City on June 8th. Starting on June 9th on the new, custom Webby Awards YouTube Channel, fans will be able to view dozens of short video highlights from the ceremony, including the winner's five-word speeches and celebrity red carpet interviews. Past headline-grabbing speechmakers include Al Gore ("Please don't recount this vote") and Stephen Colbert ("Me. Me. Me. Me. Me.")

Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 650-person judging academy whose members include David Bowie, Harvey Weinstein, Arianna Huffington, Matt Groening, Vinton Cerf, and Richard Branson.

About The Webby Awards
Hailed as "the Internet's highest honor" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile web sites. Established in 1996, the 13th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: Microsoft Silverlight; The Creative Group; YouTube; .ORG; Getty Images; The Barbarian Group; Digital Kitchen; Variety; Wired; IDG; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced. Net; KobeMail and Museum of the Moving Image.

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GTSS Inc. Redefines its Customized Staffing Solutions for Technology Companies in North America

2011-07-28T00:10:00.000-07:00

GTSS Inc. Redefines its Customized Staffing Solutions for Technology Companies in North America

Under its customized staffing solutions GTSS promises to provide tailor made solutions which will be built around its client's staffing needs.

Hamilton, NJ (PRWEB) March 2, 2010

GTSS Inc. (http://www. gtssminds. com) the leading global technology and staffing solutions company, part of the SRM Group, today announced the launch of its customized staffing solutions. This service which is now available to Technology companies across North America is focused at providing Tech companies the dual advantage of procuring a quality resource at reasonable costs.

The announcement will come as a relief for many recession hit companies which are struggling to strike a balance between their human resource requirements and the resulting cost. Under its customized staffing solutions GTSS promises to provide tailor made solutions which will be built around its client's staffing needs.

Customized solutions offered will include -

+ Getting well-experienced resources and troubleshooting experts to change the tide of a company's troubled projects

GTSS will ensure that it goes beyond the basic job description provided by its client, by short listing candidates who fit the exact requirement of the on-site team and have undergone two levels of internal interviews and technical screening.

+ Getting a pool of specialized resources for a project on short notice

GTSS' vast reserve of experienced talent pool enables it to provide its clients, manpower with any level of technical know-how to meet the different demands of executing a project, even at a short notice.

+ Getting the same critical resource you have worked with in the past

Usually staffing companies can never guarantee the availability of a resource once they have been relieved by a company. But GTSS guarantees to provide the same resource at a later date if the need arises, even months after the resource was relieved by their client.

+ Getting a resource to kick start a company's short term projects, and then consult with them on a long term

GTSS' customized services allow Clients to hire resources for kick starting a project on site and then for just providing consultancy in the long term if needed.

Karthik Venkataraman, Vice President, Technology and Operations GTSS Inc. says, "We understand the challenges faced by our clients when it comes to meeting their resource requirements. Technology clients opt for staffing solutions for their cost-effectiveness. Our customized solutions are a step in this direction. We have always seen ourselves as partners of our clients and this is another way of ensuring we take care of their needs in the best possible way, by providing quality resources on critical timelines and billing them only for what they use."

Clients of GTSS are happy with this recent development and see a lot of value in opting for the customized services provided by the company. A Technical Project Manager at Linkedin, the professional networking site, who uses the services of GTSS, states - "The fact that a staffing solution company is actually spending time with my team to understand their requirements before it sends across a resource, who then fits in seamlessly into the team and delivers what's expected of him, says a lot about GTSS' commitment towards its customers. What adds more value to their service offerings is the pay-as-per use model. What more can companies ask for? Here is a vendor who is not just committed but also cost-effective in every aspect."

About GTSS

Established in 2003, GTSS Inc. is a New Jersey based top global provider of technology solutions. It was acquired by the SRM Group in December 2007. The Company with its Global offices in USA, India and Japan caters to an array of Fortune listed companies in these countries, from diverse sectors, like Manufacturing & Technology, Automotives, Education, Finance, Government, Insurance, Life Sciences, Healthcare and Energy and Utilities.

Driven by its commitment to provide customers with value-based IT services it has successfully managed to emerge as a value added partner for its clients. GTSS Inc.'s unique approach of combining Technology, Productivity and Cost-effectiveness gives its customers manifold advantage. The company partners with its clients in enhancing their business value by providing stable and reliable end to end solutions. From technology expertise and leadership to introducing proven Agile processes, all its services and solutions meet global quality and delivery excellence.
GTSS Inc.'s biggest strength is its global team of highly knowledgeable and motivated individuals.

The company's project teams comprise of highly qualified technical consultants, team leads, project managers, developers and testing professionals who can efficiently convert user requirements to build robust systems and software solutions following quality processes that conform to latest software quality certifications like CMM, CMMI and Six Sigma.

For more information on GTSS and its services please visit - http://www. gtssminds. com (http://www. gtssminds. com)

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TecAccess Featured in Japanese Accessibility Web Portal

2011-07-26T11:37:00.000-07:00

TecAccess Featured in Japanese Accessibility Web Portal

Infoaxia, the Japanese portal for information technology (IT) accessibility, has included an interview with Debra Ruh, President and Founder of TecAccess, in an article entitled, ÂIDEAS 2004 Report.Â In the article, Mrs. Ruh explains how TecAccess associates are the ideal consultants for IT accessibility since they have various disabilities and require IT accessible products themselves.

Rockville, VA (PRWEB) January 5, 2005

Mrs. RuhÂs interview is available at http://www. infoaxia. com/resources/reports/IDEAS2004/debra. html (http://www. infoaxia. com/resources/reports/IDEAS2004/debra. html). Even though the article is in Japanese, an English version can be viewed using an Internet automated translator.

About Infoaxia

Infoaxia is a group of experts who assists Japanese companies and businesses conform to web accessibility standards that were issued in 2004. Infoaxia has assisted airlines, banks, newspapers, and other types of businesses in making their websites accessible. To learn more about Infoaxia, visit www. juicystudio. com.

About TecAccess

TecAccess is a SBA 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) certified, and woman-owned company that is one of the leading providers of Section 508 Compliance Solutions and IT/Web Accessibility Services. TecAccess provides comprehensive services that enable clients to understand, acquire, and deliver fully accessible Section 508-compliant solutions, including accessibility consulting, training, auditing, and testing services for government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions. For further information about TecAccess, please call: (804) 749-8646, e-mail druh@tecaccess. net, or visit our Web site at www. TecAccess. net.

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Award-Winning 'Pingu' Breaks the Ice with A Brand-New DVD Release

2011-07-26T06:49:00.000-07:00

Award-Winning 'Pingu' Breaks the Ice with A Brand-New DVD Release

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and HIT Entertainment Present "Pingu: On Thin Ice"DVD Gliding into Stores Jan. 29th

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 15, 2008

You've marched with some. Surfed with others. Danced with a few and their very happy feet. But you've never met a cooler penguin than Pingu, the internationally beloved animated character breaking the ice in North America with the all-new DVD release, "Pingu: On Thin Ice," gliding into stores Jan. 29, 2008 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and HIT Entertainment.

Created by Swiss animators Otmar Gitman and Harold Muecke, Pingu is a charming, cheeky young penguin who connects with kids of all ages and has a knack for mischief and a flair for flippered fun. Pingu spends his days playing with family and friends, including his best friend Robby, his dad (whom he helps at the post office), his sister, his mother and his grandfather. Like any growing penguin, Pingu has a healthy appetite guzzling fish whenever he can find them.

Young viewers will love Pingu's hilarious antics, despite the fact that the only language spoken is the quick-tongued, gibberish-like "Penguinese." Whether he's exploring ice caves or playing fish tennis, looking after his sister or just hanging out on the snowy banks of his Antarctic home, hearts young and old will warm up to this delightfully quirky and loveably unique friend.

Pingu is currently seen in more than 155 countries, including the US on PBS KIDS SproutSM. The show has received numerous awards and honors including The Best Animated Short at BAMKids Film Festival in the U. S., a Finalist Certificate at the New York Film Festival, and the Audience Award at the New York Intl. Children's Film Festival among many others.

Eight delightful stories on Pingu: On Thin Ice include:
Pingu & the Snowball Pingu & Pinga Go Camping Stinky Pingu Pingu's Ice Sculptures Pingu's Balancing Act Pinga Has Hiccups Pingu Gets Lost Robby the Snowboarder

Pingu: On Thin Ice Bonus Feature:
Pingu DVD-Rom game

Pingu: On Thin Ice Fast Facts:
Street date: Jan. 29, 2008 DVD SRP: $14.98/ $15.98 Canada DVD R/T: 54 minutes

About HIT Entertainment
HIT Entertainment, owned by private equity investment group Apax Partners, is one of the world's leading independent children's entertainment producers and rights-owners. HIT's portfolio includes properties, such as Barney™, Bob the Builder™, Thomas & Friends™, Pingu™, Fireman Sam™, Angelina Ballerina™ and Rainbow Magic™. HIT represents Fifi and the Flowertots™ in North America and Japan and acts as a worldwide representative for The Jim Henson Company's library of classic family brands and as representative for The Wiggles® in the UK. HIT also owns the Guinness World Records™ publishing and television property. Launched in 1989, HIT's lines of business span television and video production (including studios in the US and the UK), publishing, consumer products licensing and live events. With a catalogue of more than 1,000 hours of young children's programming, HIT sells its shows to more than 240 countries worldwide, in more than 40 different languages and has operations in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong and Japan. In 2005, the Company joined Comcast Corporation, PBS and Sesame Workshop to launch PBS KIDS SproutSM, a 24-hour digital cable channel and VOD service for preschoolers. In 2007, HIT and Chellomedia, the European content division of Liberty Global, Inc and its subsidiary ChelloZone, announced a joint venture to launch and distribute JimJam, an international preschool TV channel (excludes the US, UK and China).

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment:
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS and DVD as well as video acquisitions and original productions. Each year the Company introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce -- throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.

Http://www. hitentertainment. com (http://www. hitentertainment. com)

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A Capital Adventure - The 50 State Challenge

2011-07-25T06:57:00.000-07:00

A Capital Adventure - The 50 State Challenge

A Capital Adventure is a 50 state tour to all of the state capitals in the United States. Rev. Charlie Garrett’s goal is to promote spiritual revival in our country and bring the nation back to its spiritual heritage. Rev. Garrett will provide readings from national and state documents, as well as conduct an open-air sermon at each stop.

Sarasota, Florida (PRWEB) July 7, 2010

As Americans prepared to celebrate Independence Day weekend with picnics and fireworks, Rev. Charlie Garrett, an ordained minister and accomplished author from Sarasota, Florida loaded his pickup truck and prepared for an adventure - A Capital Adventure. Rev. Garrett is traveling to all 50 state capitals in the U. S. to promote spiritual revival in the country and bring the nation back to its founding heritage.

From the steps of each state capital building, Rev. Garrett will provide readings about our country’s spiritual heritage from national and state documents, as well as conduct and open-air sermon at each stop. He will urge Americans to pray for the spiritual renewal of the country, read their Bibles daily, and to truly call on the Lord for His divine hand to be upon us during these troubled times in our nation.

Taking direction from the founding fathers and their reliance upon the Bible, Charlie also presents an interesting challenge to all Americans during his travels. Regardless of denomination or faith, Rev. Garrett challenges everyone to spend 30 minutes a day reading the Bible. By doing so, he says that it should take approximately 150 days to read the Bible from Genesis to Revelations. Rev. Garrett anticipates this cross-country journey to take between 6 months and one year.

Rev. Garrett has made it easy to follow him on his travels throughout the nation with a tracking map of his journey across the U. S.A., found on his website http://www. ACapitalAdventure. com (http://www. acapitaladventure. com/) . He will also provide frequent updates on Facebook and Twitter.

Rev. Garrett was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel in Sarasota, Florida. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Southern Evangelical Bible College, Rev. Garrett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible Studies. He authored the book, "The Mark of a Christian," and currently publishes a daily Bible devotional, which is read by many thousands around the world on-line and via email. He also teaches in-depth weekly Bible exploration classes and faithfully serves as a mission worker in the downtown Sarasota, Florida area.

Prior to God’s calling to work in the ministry, Charlie proudly served in the U. S. Air Force for nine years. His overseas assignments included Japan and Malaysia. Part of his time in Malaysia was in a support role for Operation Desert Storm.

Http://www. ACapitalAdventure. com (http://www. acapitaladventure. com/)

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Grill Kits in Time for Memorial Day

2011-07-24T20:20:00.000-07:00

Grill Kits in Time for Memorial Day

DeBragga. com gets grill season off to its official start this Memorial Day with a selection of four hand-picked packages combining the finest meats available. Each one centers around a theme, whether it's variety strip steaks to love, racks of the best meats, a "Kobe" pack of prized wagyu beef, or the All-American BBQ, there is a grill kit at www. debragga. com for every budget and taste. Each kit is priced separately, and includes a package of Fleur de Sel sea salt from France, the perfect seasoning for every meat.

New York (PRWEB) May 15, 2008

THE RACK PACK
The Rack Pack is made up of favorite cuts from the finest meats. DeBragga. com hand frenches 2 racks of pasture-raised Rocky Mountain Lamb, specially cuts 4 ten-ounce chops of Free Ranging Iowa Pork, and includes 4 twenty-ounce Hand Select Cowboy Rib steaks, "on the bone". The racks are gorgeous, simple to cook and fantastic to eat.
US$240.00

THE AMERICAN KOBE KIT
American Wagyu, aka "Kobe", is among the finest in the world. This kit features the Naturally Raised Wagyu of Texas' Strube Ranch, bred in the exact same manner as the finest wagyu from Japan, where the cattle graze on pasture for 20 months before slowly grain finishing for over 400 days (typical commodity beef is put on a feedlot at 10 months and grain finished for 90 days). The American Kobe Kit includes a pound of the finest ground Wagyu for the world's most awesome sliders, and 4 twelve-ounce ribeye steaks guaranteed to spoil you for life!
US$99.95

THE SUNSET STRIPS
This pack offers incredible diversity: 4 lean and juicy twelve-ounce Grassfed Strips from Australia (these will cook quickly, because they are very low in fat), 4 twelve-ounce Hand Select Strips of Certified Angus Beef from the USA (these fall into the top third of Choice grading; you almost cannot get better than this), and 2 twelve-ounce Wagyu Strips from Australia, the most highly marbled strip steak of the group featuring a minimum grade of 8 on the Japanese scale of 1-12, which far exceeds the top grades of American Prime! This is a special opportunity to experience the best of the Beef world today in one assortment.
US$245.00

THE ALL AMERICAN BBQ
8 twelve-ounce strips steaks of Certified Angus beef (for the grown-ups), 2-one pound packages of Schaller and Weber's best frankfurters, 8 eight-ounce naturally raised Certified Angus beef hamburger patties, and two racks of meaty St. Louis-style, free ranging pork spareribs for the kids in all of us.
US$199.95

DeBragga. com was created by Marc Sarrazin and George Faison, owners of DeBragga and Spitler, at 826-D Washington Street, New York, NY, (212) 924-1311. Known for its staff of experienced butchers who age and hand-cut the finest meats for New York's most discriminating chefs, DeBragga has been located in New York's famed Meat Market for almost a century. DeBragga serves restaurants like Restaurant Daniel, Le Bernardin, Momofuku Ssam Bar, the BLT group, and Craftsteak, and now you. DeBragga, New York's butcher to generations of legendary chefs.

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TheLinguist. com Unveils New Look

2011-07-22T23:07:00.000-07:00

TheLinguist. com Unveils New Look

TheLinguist. com unveils a new look to update its image and provide more relevant information to members and visitors.

(PRWEB) March 3, 2006

TheLinguist. com online English learning system today unveiled a new look to their website. Current and former visitors will recognize the Linguist logo and green and black colours but will appreciate the more engaging design and important new features.

The new website offers current and updated information about The Linguist, its members and related news events. Visitors can now find recent Linguist news, recent blog posts from Linguist Bloggers and recent podcast links. These blogs represent both Linguist in-house bloggers as well as Linguist member bloggers. Visitors can see inside The Linguist Community of English learners. In addition, there are links to recent podcasts on English learning and language learning. There is a link to the Japanese language podcast “21世紀の英語学習”(Language Learning in the 21st Century) with Linguist founder and renowned Linguist Steve Kaufmann There is also a link to Kaufmann’s recent Mandarin Chinese radio show on how to learn fluent English which was broadcast on Fairchild 96.1 Chinese radio in Vancouver, Canada.

TheLinguist. com boasts the largest library of content (http://www. thelinguist. com/listCategoryForPreview. do) for English learners, in audio and text format, available on the web. The new front page now features the "content of the month" to make people more aware of new items of interest. One of the key pillars of The Linguist approach is to learn English from content that is meaningful and relevant to the learner. As well, Kaufmann’s book (http://www. thelinguist. com/front/system/book. jsp) on English learning, The Way of The Linguist, A Language Learning Odyssey, is featured more prominently in the new design. The Way of The Linguist has been widely recognized as an important source of motivation to learners of English, since it illustrates how everyone can be a successful language learner given the right attitude and an efficient method.

About The Linguist Institute

The Linguist Institute is a web-based English training company based in West Vancouver, BC, Canada. Steve Kaufmann, President and CEO of The Linguist Institute, developed The Linguist system based on the steps that enabled him to become fluent in nine languages. The Linguist System emphasizes relevant language input, and incorporates leading edge modern language teaching concepts. The Linguist’s unique content-based learning system enables corporations to integrate corporate and industry training with language training. It enables educational institutions to integrate course instruction with language training. Through the use of relevant language input in real life situations, content based learning increases the rate at which a language can be acquired.

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